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Psalms 63:11

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 63:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But the king shall rejoice in God: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. Psalm 64 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But the king shall rejoice in God: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. Psalm 64 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
Psalms 63:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 63

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8My soul followeth hard after thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me.
9But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
10They shall be given over to the power of the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes.
11But the king shall rejoice in God: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. Psalm 64 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the king--that is, David himself, and all who reverence God, "shall share a glorious part," while treacherous foes shall be for ever silenced (Psa 62:4). Next: Psalms Chapter 64”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But the king shall rejoice in God - This passage, as was remarked in the Introduction to the psalm, shows that this psalm could not have been composed in the time of Saul, since the title king was not then given to David. The use of the term here in the third person does not prove that the psalm could not have been written by David himself, for he may have spoken of himself simply as “the king,” and all the more forcibly and properly as he was driven unjustly from his throne, and was now an exile, yet was still a king - the king. The title was his; the throne belonged to him, and not to Absalom who had driven him from it. It was not improper to allude to this fact in the manner in which it…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The king - I who am already anointed king. Every one - That sweareth by the name of God, in truth, and judgment, and righteousness. Every sincere servant and worshipper of God. Shall glory - Shall rejoice in my deliverance. Next: Psalms Chapter 64”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“But: etc. David shall come to the kingdom according to the promise of God. the king: Psa 2:6, Psa 21:1; Sa1 23:17, Sa1 24:20 sweareth: Deu 6:13; Isa 19:18, Isa 45:23, Isa 65:16; Zep 1:5; Heb 6:13 the mouth: Psa 31:18; Rom 3:19; Tit 1:10, Tit 1:11 Next: Psalms Chapter 64”
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