Psalms 63 (KJV)

11 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 63 contains 11 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; <sup>thirsty: Heb. weary</sup> <sup>where: without water</sup>

2To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

4Thus 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: <sup>marrow: Heb. fatness</sup>

6When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.

7Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

9But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.

10They shall fall by the sword : they shall be a portion for foxes. <sup>They shall fall: Heb. They shall make him run out like water by the hands of</sup>

11But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

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What is Psalms 63 in the KJV?

Psalms 63 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 11 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 63 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 63 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 63 (KJV)?

Psalms Chapter 63 contains 11 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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