Psalms
“My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:”
Psalms 63:5
Psalms 63:5 (KJV) speaks to praise, contentment, and joy — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2“Rejoice evermore.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11“My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.”
Psalms 71:23“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”
Psalms 27:6“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3
Common questions
What does Psalms 63:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 63:5 reads: "My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:" The verse speaks to praise, contentment, and joy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 63 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 63:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:" is Psalms 63:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 63.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 63:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 63:5 include Psalms 9:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, and John 15:11. Reading them alongside Psalms 63:5 deepens the theme of praise.
How can I pray with Psalms 63:5?
Read Psalms 63:5 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.