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Psalms 63:5

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness,.... When he should return to the house of the Lord, and partake of the provisions of it, called the fatness of his house; see Gill on Psa 36:8.…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

My soul shall be satisfied - See the notes at Psa 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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 63:3-6

How soon are David's complaints and prayers turned into praises and thanksgivings! After two verses that express his desire in seeking God, here are some that express his joy and satisfaction in…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

God feeds the hungry soul with rich and bountiful food (Deu 32:14; Psa 22:26; Psa 23:5; Psa 36:8; Isa 25:6; Isa 55:2; Jer 31:14). Though the language may be derived from the sacrificial feasts, it is…