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Psalms 63:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 63:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;
Psalms 63:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 63

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2So have I looked upon thee in the sanctuary, To see thy power and thy glory.
3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise thee.
4So will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;
6When I remember thee upon my bed, [And] meditate on thee in the night-watches.
7For thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
8My soul followeth hard after thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me.
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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
“Full spiritual blessings satisfy his desires, and acts of praise fill his thoughts and time.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“My soul shall be satisfied - See the notes at Psalms 36:8. The idea is, that his soul now longed for the service of God as one who is hungry longs for food, or as one who is thirsty longs for drink; and that the time would come when this longing desire would be satisfied. He would engage in the service of God as he desired to do; he would be permitted to enjoy that service without interruption. As with marrow and fatness - See the notes at Psalms 36:8. The words here employed denote rich food; and the comparison is between the pleasure of serving God, and the satisfaction derived from food when one is hungry. It is not uncommon to compare the pleasures of religion with a feast or banquet.…”
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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
“Satisfied - When thou shalt fulfil my earnest desire of enjoying thee in the sanctuary. Psalms 63:9”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“my soul: Psa 17:15, Psa 36:7-9, Psa 65:4, Psa 104:34; Sol 1:4; Isa 25:6; Jer 31:4 marrow: Heb. fatness with joyful: Psa 43:4, Psa 71:23, Psa 118:14, Psa 118:15, Psa 135:3, Psa 149:1-3; Ezr 3:11-13; Rev 19:5-7 Psalms 63:6”
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