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A Feast for the Soul
Commentators explain that "marrow and fatness" represented the richest, most luxurious meal in the ancient world. David uses this metaphor to describe a spiritual reality: a relationship with God provides a deep satisfaction for our inmost soul that surpasses any earthly pleasure. This fulfillment comes from God's presence and love, not physical things.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 63:5
18th Century
Theologian
My soul shall be satisfied - See the notes at Psalm 36:8. The idea is that his soul now longed for the service of God as one who is…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 63:5
19th Century
Bishop
Satisfied. —This image of a banquet, which repeats itself so frequently in Scripture, need not be connected with the sacrificial f…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 63:3–5
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 63:5
16th Century
Theologian
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow, etc. In accordance with what was said in the previous verse, David expresses his assured convic…
John Gill
On Psalms 63:5
17th Century
Pastor
My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness
When he should return to the house of the Lord, and partake …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 63:3–6
17th Century
Minister
Even in affliction, we need not lack reason for praise. When this is the regular state of a believer's mind, a believer values the loving-kindness …