Psalms 63:9

9 But those who try to destroy my life will go into the depths of the earth.

Psalms 63:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 63:9

But those [that] seek my soul to destroy it
Meaning his life; for as for his soul, that was immaterial and immortal, and could never be destroyed by man: but as for his natural life, his enemies laid snares for that, and sought to take it away, and nothing less would satisfy them;

shall go into the lower parts of the earth;
not the grave, whither the righteous go as well as the wicked; besides, by their being the portion of foxes, as follows, it seems that they should have no burial; but hell is meant, the bottomless pit. Some take it to be a prayer, as Kimchi and Ben Melech; "may they go", or "let them go" see ( Psalms 55:15 ) . The allusion may be thought to be to the death of Korah and his company.

Psalms 63:9 In-Context

7 You have been my help. In the shadow of your wings, I sing joyfully.

8 My soul clings to you. Your right hand supports me.

9 But those who try to destroy my life will go into the depths of the earth.

10 They will be cut down by swords. Their dead bodies will be left as food for jackals.

11 But the king will find joy in God. Everyone who takes an oath by God will brag, but the mouths of liars will be shut.