Psalms 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
Main message
Psalm 63:5 pictures the soul as deeply satisfied and the mouth as joyfully praising.
Meaning in context
Psalm 63:3–5 · Steadfast love, blessing, and satisfaction — God's steadfast love is valued above life itself and becomes praise, blessing, and deep satisfaction.
Rich-food imagery describes abundance and contentment in God, moving inward satisfaction toward outward praise.
Further teachings
Satisfaction becomes praise
The metaphor joins inward contentment with outward joyful speech.
Cross References: Psalm 63:5 within Psalm 63:3–5.
Applications in daily life
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When gratitude feels abstract
Notice genuine forms of spiritual nourishment and let gratitude become specific praise.
The food metaphor does not teach that spiritual practice replaces adequate nutrition or bodily care.
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Common misreadings
Spiritual satisfaction makes bodily nourishment unnecessary.
The verse uses food metaphorically to describe delight in God, not to replace ordinary care.
How to Apply Psalms 63:5
Study Psalms 63:5 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse from Scripture. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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