Psalms 63:11
But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
Original Language Analysis
יִשְׂמַ֪ח
shall rejoice
H8055
יִשְׂמַ֪ח
shall rejoice
Strong's:
H8055
Word #:
2 of 12
probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
בֵּאלֹ֫הִ֥ים
in God
H430
בֵּאלֹ֫הִ֥ים
in God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
3 of 12
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יִ֭תְהַלֵּל
by him shall glory
H1984
יִ֭תְהַלֵּל
by him shall glory
Strong's:
H1984
Word #:
4 of 12
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַנִּשְׁבָּ֣ע
every one that sweareth
H7650
הַנִּשְׁבָּ֣ע
every one that sweareth
Strong's:
H7650
Word #:
6 of 12
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 12
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יִ֝סָּכֵ֗ר
shall be stopped
H5534
יִ֝סָּכֵ֗ר
shall be stopped
Strong's:
H5534
Word #:
9 of 12
to shut up; by implication, to surrender
פִּ֣י
but the mouth
H6310
פִּ֣י
but the mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
10 of 12
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:13Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.Psalms 21:1The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!Isaiah 65:16That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.Isaiah 45:23I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.Romans 3:19Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.Hebrews 6:13For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,Isaiah 19:18In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the LORD of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction.Psalms 31:18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.Job 5:16So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.1 Samuel 23:17And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.
Historical Context
Swearing by God's name was legitimate covenant practice (Deuteronomy 6:13), distinguishing Israelites from pagans who swore by false gods. David contrasts covenant faithfulness with the lies of rebels like Absalom who pretended loyalty while plotting treachery.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the contrast between the king's joy and liars' silence teach about ultimate outcomes?
- How does swearing by God's name demonstrate covenant commitment?
Analysis & Commentary
The king's rejoicing in God contrasts with liars' mouths being stopped. Those who 'swear by him' indicates covenant oath-taking, distinguishing true worshipers from false. The silencing of liars' mouths anticipates eschatological judgment when every mouth will be stopped before God (Romans 3:19), and only truth remains.