My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
My soul {H5315} followeth hard {H1692}{H8804)} after {H310} thee: thy right hand {H3225} upholdeth {H8551}{H8804)} me.
my heart clings to you; your right hand supports me.
My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.
My soul followeth hard after thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Isaiah 41:10
¶ Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. -
Psalms 18:35
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. -
Psalms 73:23
Nevertheless I [am] continually with thee: thou hast holden [me] by my right hand. -
Psalms 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand. -
Song Of Solomon 2:6
His left hand [is] under my head, and his right hand doth embrace me. -
Isaiah 42:1
¶ Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, [in whom] my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. -
Psalms 94:18
When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.
Psalm 63:8 beautifully articulates a profound spiritual yearning and the comforting assurance of divine support. This verse, penned by King David, captures the essence of a soul deeply devoted to God, even amidst challenging circumstances.
Context
Psalm 63 is titled "A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah." This superscription provides crucial insight into the setting: David was likely fleeing for his life, possibly from King Saul (1 Samuel 23) or his son Absalom (2 Samuel 15). In a desolate and dangerous environment, cut off from the sanctuary and community worship, David's soul expresses an intense thirst for God, likening it to a parched land longing for water (Psalm 63:1). This physical hardship amplifies his spiritual dependence, making his declaration in verse 8 even more poignant.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
Psalm 63:8 offers timeless encouragement for believers today: