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They will go down into the depths of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/63.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But those who seek to destroy my life shall go down into the depths of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/63.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But those who seek my life to destroy it will go into the depths of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/63.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But those <i>that</i> seek my soul, to destroy <i>it</i>, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/63.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But those <i>who</i> seek my life, to destroy <i>it,</i> Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/63.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But those who seek my life to destroy it, Will go into the depths of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/63.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But those who seek my life to destroy it, Will go into the depths of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/63.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But those who seek my life, to destroy it, Will go into the depths of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/63.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But those who seek my life to destroy it, Will go into the depths of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/63.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But those who seek my life to destroy it Will [be destroyed and] go into the depths of the earth [into the underworld].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/63.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But those who intend to destroy my life will go into the depths of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/63.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But those who seek to destroy my life will go into the depths of the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/63.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/63.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All who want to kill me will end up in the ground. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/63.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/63.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But those who try to destroy my life will go into the depths of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/63.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who are trying to kill me will go down into the world of the dead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/63.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for those who seek to destroy me, they will go down to the depths of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/63.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But those who seek my life to destroy it will go into the depths of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/63.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Enemies seek to destroy my life, but they will descend into the depths of the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/63.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But those who seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/63.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But those that seek my soul to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/63.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But those who seek my soul to destroy it shall go into the lower parts of the earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/63.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they who seek my soul for desolation, "" Go into the lower parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/63.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they who for desolation seek my soul, Go in to the lower parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/63.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They will seek my soul for destruction, they shall go into the lower parts of the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/63.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But they have sought my soul in vain, they shall go into the lower parts of the earth: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/63.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 62:10>Truly, these ones have sought my soul in vain. They will enter into the lower parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/63.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But those who seek my life will come to ruin; they shall go down to the depths of the netherworld! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/63.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But those who seek to destroy my life shall go down into the depths of the earth;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/63.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/63.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They have sought to destroy my soul; they will enter into the lower parts of the Earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/63.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, Shall go into the nethermost parts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/63.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But they vainly sought after my soul; they shall go into the lowest parts o the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/63-9.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=7412" 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">8</span>My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: wə·hêm·māh (Conj-w:: Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">But those</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: yə·ḇaq·šū (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">who seek</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my life</a> <a href="/hebrew/7722.htm" title="7722: lə·šō·w·’āh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Perhaps a ravage. Or showtah; or shoah; from an unused root meaning to rush over; a tempest; by implication, devastation.">to destroy it</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">will go</a> <a href="/hebrew/8482.htm" title="8482: bə·ṯaḥ·tî·yō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- Lower, lowest. From tachath; lowermost; as noun the depths.">into the depths</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>They will fall to the power of the sword; they will become a portion for foxes.…<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="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Isaiah 41:11-12</a></span><br />Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-15.htm">Psalm 55:15</a></span><br />Let death seize them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, for evil is with them in their homes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-4.htm">Psalm 35:4</a></span><br />May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Psalm 7:15-16</a></span><br />He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-15.htm">Psalm 9:15</a></span><br />The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Psalm 40:14</a></span><br />May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/54-5.htm">Psalm 54:5</a></span><br />He will reward my enemies with evil. In Your faithfulness, destroy them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-7.htm">Psalm 56:7</a></span><br />In spite of such sin, will they escape? In Your anger, O God, cast down the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Psalm 57:6</a></span><br />They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/94-23.htm">Psalm 94:23</a></span><br />He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10</a></span><br />He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-38.htm">Isaiah 37:38</a></span><br />One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-22.htm">Jeremiah 18:22-23</a></span><br />Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet. / But You, O LORD, know all their deadly plots against me. Do not wipe out their guilt or blot out their sin from Your sight. Let them be overthrown before You; deal with them in the time of Your anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a></span><br />“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-27.htm">Luke 19:27</a></span><br />And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.</p><p class="hdg">seek</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-4.htm">Psalm 35:4,26</a></b></br> Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Psalm 38:12</a></b></br> They also that seek after my life lay snares <i>for me</i>: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Psalm 40:14</a></b></br> Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.</p><p class="hdg">go</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-17.htm">Psalm 9:17</a></b></br> The wicked shall be turned into hell, <i>and</i> all the nations that forget God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-15.htm">Psalm 55:15,23</a></b></br> Let death seize upon them, <i>and</i> let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness <i>is</i> in their dwellings, <i>and</i> among them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Psalm 86:13</a></b></br> For great <i>is</i> thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/33-7.htm">Depths</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/35-8.htm">Desolation</a> <a href="/psalms/59-13.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/psalms/62-3.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/61-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/41-24.htm">Lower</a> <a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Nethermost</a> <a href="/psalms/51-6.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/psalms/63-8.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Soul's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-22.htm">Depths</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/69-25.htm">Desolation</a> <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/psalms/73-19.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/65-5.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-7.htm">Lower</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-6.htm">Nethermost</a> <a href="/psalms/65-8.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/psalms/66-9.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/84-2.htm">Soul's</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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The pursuit of David's life is a recurring theme in the Psalms, highlighting the trials he faced as God's anointed king. The phrase "seek my life" indicates a deliberate and malicious intent to harm or kill, which is a common experience for those who are chosen by God, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Moses and Elijah. This pursuit can also be seen as a type of the persecution faced by Jesus Christ, who was sought by religious leaders to be destroyed.<p><b>will go into the depths of the earth</b><br>This part of the verse suggests a divine retribution or judgment upon those who oppose God's anointed. The "depths of the earth" can be interpreted as Sheol, the realm of the dead in Hebrew thought, indicating that the enemies will face death and possibly eternal separation from God. This reflects the biblical principle that those who oppose God's purposes ultimately face His judgment, as seen in the fate of Korah and his followers (<a href="/numbers/16-31.htm">Numbers 16:31-33</a>). The imagery of descending into the earth also connects to the New Testament concept of hell or Hades, where the unrighteous are punished. This serves as a warning of the ultimate fate of those who reject God's chosen ones and His plans.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/63.htm">Psalm 63</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who often faced threats from his enemies. This psalm is attributed to a time when he was in the wilderness of Judah, possibly fleeing from Saul or Absalom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>The individuals or groups seeking to harm or kill David. These could include King Saul, who pursued David out of jealousy, or Absalom, David's son, who led a rebellion against him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_of_judah.htm">Wilderness of Judah</a></b><br>The setting of this psalm, a barren and desolate region where David sought refuge. It symbolizes both physical and spiritual trials.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>David's confidence that his enemies will "go into the depths of the earth" reflects a deep trust in God's justice. Believers are encouraged to rely on God to handle injustices rather than seeking personal revenge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as David faced physical enemies, Christians face spiritual adversaries. This verse reminds us of the ultimate defeat of those who oppose God's people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithfulness_in_trials.htm">The Importance of Faithfulness in Trials</a></b><br>David's situation in the wilderness teaches us to remain faithful and seek God even when circumstances are dire. Our trials can deepen our reliance on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_life_and_death.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Life and Death</a></b><br>The phrase "depths of the earth" can be seen as a metaphor for death or Sheol. It underscores God's control over life and death, reassuring believers of His ultimate authority.<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/evidence_of_psalm_63_9-10_events.htm">Psalm 63:9–10 depicts David’s enemies meeting violent ends—where is historical or archeological evidence of such events? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_jesus_as_true_shepherd.htm">What does it mean Jesus is the True Shepherd?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_earnestly_seek_and_find_god.htm">How do habits shape your spiritual journey?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_studying_the_bible_preceptually.htm">What do jackals symbolize in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/63.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.</span> Professor Cheyne notes that "the psalmist has no sense of any incongruity between deeply spiritual musings and vehement denunciations of his enemies." And this is certainly true. But it is to be remembered that he views his enemies, not merely as his own fees, but as the foes of God and of Israel. As the servant of God, he must hate those who are opposed to God; as the King of Israel, he must hate those who seek to injure and ruin his people. He does not, however, desire for them suffering or torment; he only asks that they may be removed from this sphere into another world. (On David's conception of the lower world, see the comment upon <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a> and Psalm 86:13.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/63-9.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 those</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֵ֗מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hêm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who seek</span><br /><span class="heb">יְבַקְשׁ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḇaq·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my life</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to destroy it</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֭שׁוֹאָה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šō·w·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7722.htm">Strong's 7722: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tempest, devastation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will go</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֝בֹ֗אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇō·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into the depths</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּֽתַחְתִּיּ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯaḥ·tî·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8482.htm">Strong's 8482: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lowermost, the depths</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/63-9.htm">Psalm 63:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/63-9.htm">Psalm 63:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/63-9.htm">Psalm 63:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/63-9.htm">Psalm 63:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/63-9.htm">Psalm 63:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/63-9.htm">Psalm 63:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/63-9.htm">Psalm 63:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/63-9.htm">Psalm 63:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/63-9.htm">Psalm 63:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/63-9.htm">Psalm 63:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/63-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 63:9 But those who seek my soul (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/63-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 63:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 63:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/63-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 63:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 63:10" /></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>