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Psalms 63:11
But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist declares a reversal of fortunes immediately after describing the violent downfall of his adversaries. The statement addresses the faithful community who will witness the vindication of their king and the silencing of his opponents.
The words — The Hebrew verb יִשְׂמַח (yis.Mach) means "he will rejoice," denoting the king's active gladness in God. The verb יִסָּכֵר (yi.sa.Kher) translates literally to "it will be shut up," describing the permanent closure of liars' mouths.
The thread — The king's rejoicing in God parallels Psalm 21:1, while the directive to swear oaths in His name reflects Deuteronomy 6:13. The certainty of God's word silencing opposition aligns with the unrevoked decree in Isaiah 45:23.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to acknowledge that God's justice permanently neutralizes false testimony and vindicates the righteous. It demands that believers ground their trust and oaths in the God who acts decisively against deception.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 6:13 Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.
- Psalms 21:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
- Isaiah 45:23 By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
- Isaiah 65:16 Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of truth, and whoever takes an oath in the land will swear by the God of truth. For the former troubles will be forgotten and hidden from My sight.
- Romans 3:19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
- Hebrews 6:13 When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,
- 1 Samuel 23:17 saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.”
- 1 Samuel 24:20 Now I know for sure that you will be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands.
- Job 5:16 So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth.
- Psalms 2:6 “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”