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Psalm 63:10 Meaning

They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.

Context Explained

8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

9But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.

10They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.

11But 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.

Key Themes

judgmentjusticedivine retribution

Related Cross References

  • Matthew 26:52

    Jesus teaches that those who live by the sword will die by the sword, reflecting divine judgment.

  • Psalm 37:15

    Both verses express the idea of the wicked facing consequences for their actions.

  • Revelation 19:21

    This verse describes the judgment of the wicked, similar to the fate described here.

Source: Psalm 63:10