Psalm 63:9

9 But as for them [who] seek my life for ruin, they will go into the depths of the earth.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 63:9 In-Context

7 Because you have been my help, therefore in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.

8 My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.

9 But as for them [who] seek my life for ruin, they will go into the depths of the earth.

10 They [who] would {deliver him to the sword} will become a portion for jackals.

11 However, the king will rejoice in God. Everyone who swears an oath by him will boast, because [the] mouth of [the] liars will be stopped.