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All who swear to tell the truth will praise him, while liars will be silenced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/63.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by him shall exult, for the mouths of liars will be stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/63.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/63.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/63.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God; Everyone who swears by Him shall glory; But the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/63.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; Everyone who swears by Him will boast, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/63.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; Everyone who swears by Him will glory, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/63.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; Everyone who swears by Him will glory, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/63.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the king will be glad in God; Everyone who swears by Him will boast, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be closed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/63.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; Everyone who swears by Him [honoring the true God, acknowledging His authority and majesty] will glory, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/63.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by him will boast, for the mouths of liars will be shut.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/63.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will boast, for the mouths of liars will be shut. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/63.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/63.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Because of you, our God, the king will celebrate with your faithful followers, but liars will be silent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/63.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God: every one that sweareth by him shall glory; for the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/63.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But the king will find joy in God. Everyone who takes an oath by God will brag, but the mouths of liars will be shut.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/63.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Because God gives him victory, the king will rejoice. Those who make promises in God's name will praise him, but the mouths of liars will be shut. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/63.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for the king, he will rejoice in God. Indeed, everyone who swears by God will exult, because the mouths of liars will be silenced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/63.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/63.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/63.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/63.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/63.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/63.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king rejoices in God, "" Everyone swearing by Him boasts, "" But the mouth of those speaking lies is stopped!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/63.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the king doth rejoice in God, Boast himself doth every one swearing by Him, But stopped is the mouth of those speaking lies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/63.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king shall rejoice in God; all swearing in him shall glory: for the mouth of those speaking falsehood shall be stopped.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/63.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God, all they shall be praised that swear by him: because the mouth is stopped of them that speak wicked things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/63.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 62:12>Truly, the king will rejoice in God: all those who swear by him will be praised, because the mouth of those who speak iniquity has been blocked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/63.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by the Lord shall exult, but the mouths of liars will be shut! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/63.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by him shall exult, for the mouths of liars will be stopped.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/63.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God; every man that swears by him shall glory; but the mouths of those who speak lies shall be stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/63.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King will rejoice in God and all who swear by him will boast, because the mouths of liars will be stopped up. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/63.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God; Every one that sweareth by Him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/63.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that swears by him shall be praised; for the mouth of them that speak unjust things has been stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/63-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7424" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/63.htm">Thirsting for God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>They will fall to the power of the sword; they will become a portion for foxes. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: wə·ham·me·leḵ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">But the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: yiś·maḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">will rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: bê·lō·hîm (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">in God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: han·niš·bā‘ (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">who swear</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">by Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: yiṯ·hal·lêl (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To shine.">will exult,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">the mouths</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ḏō·wḇ·rê- (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">of liars</a> <a href="/hebrew/8267.htm" title="8267: šā·qer (N-ms) -- Deception, disappointment, falsehood. From shaqar; an untruth; by implication, a sham."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5534.htm" title="5534: yis·sā·ḵêr (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To shut up, to surrender. A primitive root; to shut up; by implication, to surrender.">will be shut.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a></span><br />For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-25.htm">Isaiah 45:25</a></span><br />In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24</a></span><br />But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a></span><br />Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17</a></span><br />Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Romans 5:11</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-10.htm">Psalm 64:10</a></span><br />Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">Psalm 5:11</a></span><br />But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Psalm 35:27</a></span><br />May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-16.htm">Psalm 40:16</a></span><br />May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3</a></span><br />But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42</a></span><br />The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-5.htm">Psalm 149:5</a></span><br />Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that swears by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.</p><p class="hdg">The king</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a></b></br> Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-17.htm">1 Samuel 23:17</a></b></br> And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.</p><p class="hdg">sweareth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a></b></br> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/19-18.htm">Isaiah 19:18</a></b></br> In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the LORD of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a></b></br> I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth <i>in</i> righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.</p><p class="hdg">the mouth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-18.htm">Psalm 31:18</a></b></br> Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Romans 3:19</a></b></br> Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/titus/1-10.htm">Titus 1:10,11</a></b></br> For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/psalms/63-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/58-3.htm">False.</a> <a href="/psalms/63-2.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">God's</a> <a href="/psalms/58-3.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/59-12.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/63-7.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/31-18.htm">Silenced</a> <a href="/psalms/59-12.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/58-3.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/psalms/58-4.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Sweareth</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Swearing</a> <a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Swears</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/64-10.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/psalms/65-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/73-15.htm">False.</a> <a href="/psalms/64-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/66-5.htm">God's</a> <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/psalms/66-14.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/73-9.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/psalms/64-10.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/64-10.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/jeremiah/47-5.htm">Silenced</a> <a href="/psalms/69-12.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/psalms/106-30.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/psalms/89-49.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-2.htm">Sweareth</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-18.htm">Swearing</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-2.htm">Swears</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 63</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">David's thirst for God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/63-4.htm">His manner of blessing God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/63-9.htm">His confidence of his enemies' destruction, and his own safety</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of David's life, this likely refers to his time in the wilderness, fleeing from Saul or Absalom. The king's rejoicing in God signifies trust and confidence in divine protection and provision. Historically, kings were often seen as representatives of their people before God, and their relationship with God was crucial for the nation's well-being. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate King, Jesus Christ, who perfectly rejoices in and glorifies God.<p><b>all who swear by Him will exult,</b><br>Swearing by God indicates a deep commitment and allegiance to Him. In ancient Israel, oaths were taken seriously and were a way to affirm one's faithfulness and trust in God. Those who align themselves with God and His purposes will find joy and victory. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where loyalty to God results in blessings and joy. It also connects to the New Testament teaching that those who confess Christ and live by His teachings will share in His joy and triumph.<p><b>for the mouths of liars will be shut.</b><br>This phrase speaks to the ultimate triumph of truth over falsehood. In the biblical context, liars often represent those who oppose God's anointed and spread deceit. The shutting of their mouths indicates divine justice and vindication for the righteous. This can be seen as a prophetic assurance that God will silence those who speak against His people and His truth. It echoes the theme found throughout Scripture that God will ultimately judge and silence all falsehood, as seen in the final judgment described in Revelation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/63.htm">Psalm 63</a>, David is expressing his trust and joy in God despite being in the wilderness, likely during his flight from Absalom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a></b><br>Refers to David himself, who is confident in God's deliverance and justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/liars.htm">Liars</a></b><br>Represents those who oppose David and speak falsely against him, possibly his enemies during his time of distress.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_of_judah.htm">Wilderness of Judah</a></b><br>The setting of the Psalm, symbolizing a place of trial and testing where David seeks God earnestly.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in whom David places his trust and finds his joy, despite his circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_god_amidst_trials.htm">Rejoicing in God Amidst Trials</a></b><br>David's example teaches us to find joy in God even when circumstances are challenging. Our relationship with God should be our source of strength and joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_truth.htm">The Power of Truth</a></b><br>The assurance that God will silence liars reminds us of the power and ultimate triumph of truth. We should strive to live truthfully and trust in God's justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty_to_god.htm">The Importance of Loyalty to God</a></b><br>Those who "swear by Him" are those who are loyal and committed to God. Our allegiance to God should be unwavering, and we should find joy in our relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_vindication.htm">God's Justice and Vindication</a></b><br>The promise that liars' mouths will be shut assures us of God's justice. We can trust that God will vindicate us in His time.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_63.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 63</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'scoffers'_mean.htm">What does 'All men are liars' imply?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_one_true_god.htm">What does 'You are my Son' signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_63_differ_from_others.htm">If Psalm 63 is David’s composition, why do some linguistic and thematic elements differ from other psalms attributed to him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_a_king_called_'god'_in_psalm_45_6.htm">In Psalm 45:6, why is a human king seemingly addressed as 'God,' and how do we reconcile this with monotheistic beliefs?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/63.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Sweareth by him.</span>--This is explained as meaning, "swear allegiance to him as the king," on the analogy of <a href="/zephaniah/1-5.htm" title="And them that worship the host of heaven on the housetops; and them that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that swear by Malcham;">Zephaniah 1:5</a>. And this suits the context. On the other hand, the natural way to understand the phrase, "swear by" or "in him," is to refer it to the only oath allowed to the Israelite," by the name of Jehovah" (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm" title="You shall fear the LORD your God, and serve him, and shall swear by his name.">Deuteronomy 6:13</a>; <a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm" title="That he who blesses himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that swears in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from my eyes.">Isaiah 65:16</a>; comp. <a href="/amos/8-14.htm" title="They that swear by the sin of Samaria, and say, Your god, O Dan, lives; and, The manner of Beersheba lives; even they shall fall, and never rise up again.">Amos 8:14</a>), in which case we must explain by <a href="/context/deuteronomy/10-20.htm" title="You shall fear the LORD your God; him shall you serve, and to him shall you hold, and swear by his name.">Deuteronomy 10:20-21</a>, "Swear by his (Jehovah's) name; He is thy praise." Those who are loyal to Jehovah, who appeal to Him in all troubles, will find this promise true, "They shall glory," while the unfaithful and false, not daring to make the solemn appeal, will have their mouth stopped. (Comp. <a href="/romans/3-19.htm" title="Now we know that what things soever the law said, it said to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.">Romans 3:19</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/63.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But the king shall rejoice in God.</span> The "king," thus suddenly introduced, cannot be an entirely new personage, unknown to the rest of the psalm, and, therefore, must be the composer, speaking of himself in the third person (comp. <a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Psalm 18:50</a>; <a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">Psalm 72:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Every one that sweareth by him</span> (<span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. by God) <span class="cmt_word">shall glory;</span> or, <span class="accented">shall triumph</span> (Kay). Those who swear by the Name of God show themselves to be believers in God, and will be upheld by him in time of danger (see <a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a>; <a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Isaiah 65:16</a>). <span class="cmt_word">But the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.</span> (On the falsehoods told by David's enemies, see <a href="/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/16-7.htm">2 Samuel 16:7, 8</a>; and comp. <a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Psalm 38:12</a>; <a href="/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5-8</a>.) <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/63-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But the king</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמֶּלֶךְ֮</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will rejoice</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂמַ֪ח</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·maḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in God;</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּאלֹ֫הִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(bê·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who swear</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנִּשְׁבָּ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(han·niš·bā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by Him</span><br /><span class="heb">בּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">will exult,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֭תְהַלֵּל</span> <span class="translit">(yiṯ·hal·lêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mouths</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(pî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of liars</span><br /><span class="heb">דֽוֹבְרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḏō·wḇ·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be shut.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֝סָּכֵ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(yis·sā·ḵêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5534.htm">Strong's 5534: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shut up, to surrender</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/63-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 63:11 But the king shall rejoice in God (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/63-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 63:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 63:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/64-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 64:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 64:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>