1 Psa 63:1-11. The historical occasion referred to by the title was probably during Absalom's rebellion (compare 2Sa 15:23, 2Sa 15:28; 2Sa 16:2). David expresses an earnest desire for God's favor, and a confident expectation of realizing it in his deliverance and the ruin of his enemies.
early ... seek thee - earnestly (Isa 26:9). The figurative terms -
dry and thirsty - literally, "weary," denoting moral destitution, suited his outward circumstances.
soul - and - flesh - the whole man (Psa 16:9, Psa 16:10).

2 The special object of desire was God's perfections as displayed in his worship (Psa 27:4).

3 Experiencing God's mercy, which exceeds all the blessings of life, his lips will be opened for his praise (Psa 51:15).

4 Thus - literally, "Truly."
will I bless - praise Thee (Psa 34:1).
lift up my hands - in worship (compare Psa 28:2).
in thy name - in praise of Thy perfections.

5 Full spiritual blessings satisfy his desires, and acts of praise fill his thoughts and time.

6 night - as well as day. Past favors assure him of future, and hence he presses earnestly near to God, whose power sustains him (Psa 17:8; Psa 60:5).

9 those ... to destroy it - or literally, "to ruin," or, "for ruin"; that is, such as seek to injure me (are) for ruin, appointed to it (compare Psa 35:8).
shall go ... earth - into the grave, or, to death; as their bodies are represented as a portion for -

10 foxes - literally, "jackals."

11 the king - that is, David himself, and all who reverence God, "shall share a glorious part," while treacherous foes shall be for ever silenced (Psa 62:4).