Wesley's Notes on the Bible 63:1 Early - Heb. in the morning, Which implies the doing it with diligence and speed. Thirsteth - For the enjoyment of thee in thy house and ordinances. Flesh - The desire of my soul, is so vehement, that my very body feels the effects of it. No water - In a land where I want the refreshing waters of the sanctuary.
To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. 63:2 To see - To enjoy. Power - The powerful and glorious effects of thy gracious presence.
Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: 63:5 Satisfied - When thou shalt fulfil my earnest desire of enjoying thee in the sanctuary.
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. 63:9 Shall go - Into the grave.
They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. 63:10 Foxes - Their carcases shall become a prey to wild and ravenous creatures.
But 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. 63:11 The king - I who am already anointed king. Every one - That sweareth by the name of God, in truth, and judgment, and righteousness. Every sincere servant and worshipper of God. Shall glory - Shall rejoice in my deliverance. Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible by John Wesley [1754-65] Bible Hub |
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