9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
9 Those who want to kill me will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth.
9 But those who seek to destroy my life shall go down into the depths of the earth;
9 Those who are out to get me are marked for doom, marked for death, bound for hell.
9 But those who seek my life, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
9 But those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin. They will go down into the depths of the earth.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 63:9
Commentary on Psalm 63:7-11
(Read Psalm 63:7-11)
True Christians can, in some measure, and at some times, make use of the strong language of David, but too commonly our souls cleave to the dust. Having committed ourselves to God, we must be easy and pleased, and quiet from the fear of evil. Those that follow hard after God, would soon fail, if God's right hand did not uphold them. It is he that strengthens us and comforts us. The psalmist doubts not but that though now sowing in tears, he should reap in joy. Messiah the Prince shall rejoice in God; he is already entered into the joy set before him, and his glory will be completed at his second coming. Blessed Lord, let our desire towards thee increase every hour; let our love be always upon thee; let all our enjoyment be in thee, and all our satisfaction from thee. Be thou all in all to us while we remain in the present wilderness state, and bring us home to the everlasting enjoyment of thee for ever.