Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. New Living Translation I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. English Standard Version So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. Berean Standard Bible So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands. King James Bible Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. New King James Version Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. New American Standard Bible So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. NASB 1995 So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. NASB 1977 So I will bless Thee as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Thy name. Legacy Standard Bible Thus I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. Amplified Bible So will I bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. Christian Standard Bible So I will bless you as long as I live; at your name, I will lift up my hands. Holman Christian Standard Bible So I will praise You as long as I live; at Your name, I will lift up my hands. American Standard Version So will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. Contemporary English Version As long as I live, I will pray to you. English Revised Version So will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. GOD'S WORD® Translation So I will thank you as long as I live. I will lift up my hands [to pray] in your name. Good News Translation I will give you thanks as long as I live; I will raise my hands to you in prayer. International Standard Version So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in your name. Majority Standard Bible So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands. NET Bible For this reason I will praise you while I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. New Heart English Bible So I will bless you while I live. I will lift up my hands in your name. Webster's Bible Translation Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. World English Bible So I will bless you while I live. I will lift up my hands in your name. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSo I bless You in my life, "" I lift up my hands in Your Name. Young's Literal Translation So I bless Thee in my life, in Thy name I lift up my hands. Smith's Literal Translation So I will bless thee in my life: in thy name will I lift up my hands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus will I bless thee all my life long: and in thy name I will lift up my hands. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands, calling on your name. New Revised Standard Version So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus will I bless thee while I live; I will lift up my hands in thy name. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated So I shall bless you in my life, and in your Name I shall lift up my hands. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So will I bless Thee as long as I live; In Thy name will I lift up my hands. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus will I bless thee during my life: I will lift up my hands in thy name. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Thirsting for God…3Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You. 4So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands. 5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.… Cross References Psalm 134:2 Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! Psalm 28:2 Hear my cry for mercy when I call to You for help, when I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. Psalm 141:2 May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering. Psalm 119:48 I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. Psalm 88:9 My eyes grow dim with grief. I call to You daily, O LORD; I spread out my hands to You. Psalm 143:6 I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah Psalm 44:8 In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah Psalm 145:1-2 A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Psalm 146:2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Psalm 71:8 My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long. Psalm 104:33 I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Psalm 138:2 I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else. 1 Timothy 2:8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension. Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture Thus will I bless you while I live: I will lift up my hands in your name. Thus Psalm 104:33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Psalm 145:1-3 David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever… Psalm 146:1,2 Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul… I will lift Psalm 134:2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. 1 Kings 8:22 And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven: Habakkuk 3:10 The mountains saw thee, and they trembled: the overflowing of the water passed by: the deep uttered his voice, and lifted up his hands on high. Jump to Previous Bless Blessing Hands Lifting Live PraiseJump to Next Bless Blessing Hands Lifting Live PraisePsalm 63 1. David's thirst for God4. His manner of blessing God 9. His confidence of his enemies' destruction, and his own safety So I will bless You as long as I live; This phrase reflects a commitment to lifelong worship and devotion to God. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, expresses a vow to continually praise God. This is significant in the context of David's life, often marked by trials and tribulations, yet he remains steadfast in his worship. The act of blessing God is a form of acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness. This mirrors the biblical theme of enduring faithfulness, as seen in other scriptures like Psalm 34:1, where David declares he will bless the Lord at all times. The phrase also implies a personal relationship with God, emphasizing the psalmist's dedication to worship throughout his life, regardless of circumstances. in Your name I will lift my hands. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 63, traditionally believed to be King David, who wrote this psalm during a time of distress, possibly while in the wilderness of Judah. 2. Wilderness of Judah A barren and desolate region where David sought refuge, symbolizing a place of both physical and spiritual longing. 3. God The central focus of David's worship and devotion, whom he seeks earnestly even in times of hardship. Teaching Points The Act of Blessing GodBlessing God is an expression of gratitude and reverence. It is a conscious decision to honor Him with our words and actions, regardless of our circumstances. Lifting Hands as Worship The physical act of lifting hands is a biblical expression of surrender, praise, and supplication. It symbolizes an open heart and a willingness to receive from God. Lifelong Commitment to Worship David's declaration to bless God "as long as I live" challenges believers to maintain a lifelong commitment to worship, recognizing that our relationship with God is not confined to specific moments but is a continuous journey. The Power of God's Name Invoking God's name in worship signifies trust in His character and promises. It is a reminder of His faithfulness and power in our lives.Verse 4. - Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy Name (comp. Psalm 104:33; Psalm 146:2). The purpose of man's creation, the end of his being, his main employment throughout eternity, is the praise of God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Soכֵּ֣ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus I will bless You אֲבָרֶכְךָ֣ (’ă·ḇā·reḵ·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse as long as I live; בְחַיָּ֑י (ḇə·ḥay·yāy) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life in Your name בְּ֝שִׁמְךָ (bə·šim·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name I will lift אֶשָּׂ֥א (’eś·śā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take my hands. כַפָּֽי׃ (ḵap·pāy) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan Links Psalm 63:4 NIVPsalm 63:4 NLT Psalm 63:4 ESV Psalm 63:4 NASB Psalm 63:4 KJV Psalm 63:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 63:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 63:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 63:4 French Bible Psalm 63:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 63:4 So I will bless you while (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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