Psalm 63:8
New International Version
I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.

New Living Translation
I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.

English Standard Version
My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.

Berean Standard Bible
My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.

King James Bible
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

New King James Version
My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me.

New American Standard Bible
My soul clings to You; Your right hand takes hold of me.

NASB 1995
My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.

NASB 1977
My soul clings to Thee; Thy right hand upholds me.

Legacy Standard Bible
My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.

Amplified Bible
My soul [my life, my very self] clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.

Christian Standard Bible
I follow close to you; your right hand holds on to me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I follow close to You; Your right hand holds on to me.

American Standard Version
My soul followeth hard after thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me.

Contemporary English Version
I stay close to you, and your powerful arm supports me.

English Revised Version
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My soul clings to you. Your right hand supports me.

Good News Translation
I cling to you, and your hand keeps me safe.

International Standard Version
My soul clings to you, even as your right hand supports me.

Majority Standard Bible
My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.

NET Bible
My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me.

New Heart English Bible
My soul stays close to you. Your right hand holds me up.

Webster's Bible Translation
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

World English Bible
My soul stays close to you. Your right hand holds me up.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My soul has cleaved after You, "" Your right hand has taken hold on me.

Young's Literal Translation
Cleaved hath my soul after Thee, On me hath Thy right hand taken hold.

Smith's Literal Translation
My soul adhered after thee: thy right hand held fast upon me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
my soul hath stuck close to thee: thy right hand hath received me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
My soul has clung close to you. Your right hand has supported me.

New American Bible
My soul clings fast to you; your right hand upholds me.

New Revised Standard Version
My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My soul follows hard after thee; thy right hand upholds me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
My soul is gone forth after you and your right hand has rested upon me.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My soul cleaveth unto Thee; Thy right hand holdeth me fast.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My soul has kept very close behind thee: thy right hand has upheld me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Thirsting for God
7For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. 8My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. 9But those who seek my life to destroy it will go into the depths of the earth.…

Cross References
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Philippians 3:12-14
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. / Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, / I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

John 15:4-5
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

John 10:27-28
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Romans 8:35-39
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ...

1 Corinthians 6:17
But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with Him in spirit.

Colossians 3:1-3
Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. / For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Deuteronomy 13:4
You are to follow the LORD your God and fear Him. Keep His commandments and listen to His voice; serve Him and hold fast to Him.

Joshua 23:8
Instead, you shall hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.


Treasury of Scripture

My soul follows hard after you: your right hand upholds me.

My soul.

followeth

Psalm 73:25
Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.

Psalm 143:6,7
I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah…

Genesis 32:26-28
And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me…

thy

Psalm 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.

Psalm 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

Psalm 73:23
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.

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Psalm 63
1. David's thirst for God
4. His manner of blessing God
9. His confidence of his enemies' destruction, and his own safety














My soul
The Hebrew word for "soul" is "nephesh," which refers to the entire being of a person, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. In the context of this psalm, it signifies the deep, personal longing and commitment of the psalmist, David, to God. This expression of the soul's yearning is a profound acknowledgment of the need for divine presence and guidance, reflecting a relationship that is intimate and essential for spiritual sustenance.

clings
The Hebrew root "dabaq" conveys the idea of sticking closely, adhering firmly, or being joined together. This word choice illustrates a deep, unwavering attachment to God, akin to the bond between close companions or the joining of two entities. In the historical context of David's life, this clinging represents his reliance on God during times of distress and uncertainty, emphasizing a trust that is both active and persistent.

to You
This phrase underscores the personal and direct relationship between the psalmist and God. It is not a general or abstract clinging but a specific, intentional attachment to the Lord. The use of "You" highlights the personal nature of faith, where God is not a distant deity but an ever-present help and companion. This personal address is a hallmark of the psalms, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and His people.

Your right hand
In biblical literature, the "right hand" symbolizes power, authority, and protection. It is often associated with God's strength and ability to save and support His people. The imagery of God's right hand conveys a sense of divine intervention and favor, assuring the believer of God's active role in their life. Historically, the right hand was also a sign of honor and blessing, reinforcing the idea of God's benevolent care.

upholds me
The Hebrew word "tamak" means to support, sustain, or hold up. This phrase conveys the assurance of God's sustaining power in the believer's life. It suggests that despite challenges and adversities, God's strength is sufficient to keep the psalmist secure. Theologically, this reflects the doctrine of divine providence, where God is seen as the sustainer of all creation, actively involved in the lives of His people, providing stability and support in times of need.

(8) My soul . . .--Literally, my soul cleaved after thee, combining two ideas. (Comp. Jeremiah 42:16.) The English phrase, "hung upon thee" (comp. Prayer-Book version), exactly expresses it.

For "depths," or "abysses of the earth," comp. Psalm 139:15; Ephesians 4:9. It means the under world of the dead.

Verse 8. - My soul followeth hard after thee; or, clingeth close after thee (Kay, Cheyne); "Tibi adhaeret teque sequitur" (Gesenius) - longs to come as near to thee as possible; while, on thy part, thy right hand upholdeth me; i.e. with a reciprocal action, thou puttest forth thy right hand to sustain and support me, drawing me to thee, and holding me, as it were, in thy embrace.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My soul
נַפְשִׁ֣י (nap̄·šî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

clings
דָּבְקָ֣ה (dā·ḇə·qāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1692: To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit

to You;
אַחֲרֶ֑יךָ (’a·ḥă·re·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

Your right hand
יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ (yə·mî·ne·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south

upholds me.
תָּמְכָ֥ה (tā·mə·ḵāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8551: To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close


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