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Atomic Bible
Psalms 63:3
Because Your loving devotion is better than life,
from Thirsting for God, Psalms 63:1-11
What it says

God's steadfast love is better than life, so David's lips will praise him.

What it is doing

This verse states the value judgment that drives the psalm's praise.

In context

1A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. 2So I have seen You in the sanctuary 3Because Your loving devotion is better than life, 4So I will bless You as long as I live; 5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; 6When I remember You on my bed, 7For You are my help; 8My soul clings to You; 9But those who seek my life to destroy it 10They will fall to the power of the sword; 11But the king will rejoice in God;