Barnes' Notes on Psalms 63:3

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Because thy loving-kindness is better than life - Thy favor; thy mercy. This is of more value than life; more to be desired than life. Life is the most valued and valuable thing pertaining to this world which we can possess. See the notes at Job 2:4. But, above this, David valued the favor and friendship of God. If one or the other was to be sacrificed, he preferred that it should be his life; he would be willing to exchange that for the favor of God. Life was not desirable, life furnished no comforts - no joys - without the divine favor. “My life itself, without Thy love, No taste of pleasure could afford; ‘Twould but a tiresome burden prove, If I were banished from the Lord.” My lips shall praise thee - That is either (a) because of this loving-kindness; because I have this trust in thy character; or (b) because thou wilt restore me to the place of public worship, and I shall be permitted again to praise thee. Probably the latter is the true idea. return to 'Top of Page'

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