8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
8 I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.
8 My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.
8 I hold on to you for dear life, and you hold me steady as a post.
8 My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me.
8 I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.
13 And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
13 All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.
13 All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
13 All your children will have God for their teacher - what a mentor for your children!
13 All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children.
13 I will teach all your children, and they will enjoy great peace.
(Read Isaiah 54:11-17)
Let the people of God, when afflicted and tossed, think they hear God speaking comfortably to them by these words, taking notice of their griefs and fears. The church is all glorious when full of the knowledge of God; for none teaches like him. It is a promise of the teaching and gifts of the Holy Spirit. All that are taught of God are taught to love one another. This seems to relate especially to the glorious times to succeed the tribulations of the church. Holiness, more than any thing, is the beauty of the church. God promises protection. There shall be no fears within; there shall be no fightings without. Military men value themselves on their splendid titles, but God calls them, "Wasters made to destroy," for they make wasting and destruction their business. He created them, therefore he will serve his own designs by them. The day is coming when God will reckon with wicked men for their hard speeches, Jude 1:15. Security and final victory are the heritage of each faithful servant of the Lord. The righteousness by which they are justified, and the grace by which they are sanctified, are the gift of God, and the effect of his special love. Let us beseech him to sanctify our souls, and to employ us in his service.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 63:8
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.