Psalms 63:5 Meaning and Explanation
“My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 63:5
The psalmist expects rich spiritual nourishment and overflow of grateful praise.
What Does Psalms 63:5 Mean?
Marrow and fatness are nourishing, rich portions—the choicest foods. The psalmist expects to be truly satisfied, not spiritually hungry but full. This is sensory language: feasting, not merely being fed. Spiritual fulfillment will be abundant and complete, meeting the deep thirst mentioned at the psalm's start.
Satisfaction flows into praise that emerges naturally and joyfully. When the soul is full, the mouth speaks freely. This captures the progression: seeking God, encountering God, being nourished by Him, and overflowing in joyful worship. The promise is not stoic endurance but exuberant delight.
Psalms 63:5 in the Original Language
marrow and fatness (מַח וְדֶשֶׁן, moach ve-deshen) — the richest, most nourishing parts; metaphor for abundance and complete satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 63:5
What does Psalms 63:5 mean?
God's presence will fulfill the psalmist completely, producing spontaneous joy and praise.
What is the context of Psalms 63:5?
The psalmist expects rich spiritual nourishment and overflow of grateful praise.