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Psalms 63:9 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" But those who seek my soul to destroy it shall go into the lower parts of the earth. "
Psalms 63:9
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
7 For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.
8 My soul stays close to you. Your right hand holds me up.
9 But those who seek my soul to destroy it shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
10 They shall be given over to the power of the sword. They shall be jackal food.
11 But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced.
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Psalms 63:1
"God, you are my God. I will earnestly seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My flesh longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water."
Psalms 63:2
"So I have seen you in the sanctuary, watching your power and your glory."
Psalms 63:3
"Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you."
Psalms 63:4
"So I will bless you while I live. I will lift up my hands in your name."
Psalms 63:5
"My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,"
Psalms 63:6
"when I remember you on my bed, and think about you in the night watches."
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