“But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.”
The statement that the king will rejoice in God articulates the benefit that extends to the political community when the righteous find safety and vindication in God. The reference to those who swear by God establishes that legitimate oath-taking and commitment occur within the framework of covenant loyalty. The silencing of liars indicates that the victory of truth over falsehood is part of the divine vindication. This verse extends the personal experience of divine protection into the communal and political realm.
Church Fathers on Psalms 63:9
1. This psalm has the title, “For David himself, when he was in the desert of Idumæa.” By the name of Idumæa is understood this world. For Idumæa was a certain nation of men going astray, where idols were worshipped. In no good sense is put this Idumæa. If not in a good sense it is put, it must be understood that this life, wherein we suffer so great toils, and wherein to so great necessities we are made subject, by the name of Idumæa is signified. Even here is a desert where…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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