Psalms 63

1 A Melody of David. When he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, my GOD, thou art, Earnestly do I desire thee, —My soul thirsteth for thee, My flesh fainteth for thee, In a land—dry, and weary for want of water, —

A psalm of David, when he was in the Judean desert. God, you are my God, I eagerly look for you. I am thirsty for you; all that I am longs for you in this dry, weary, waterless land.

2 In like manner as, in the sanctuary, I have had vision of thee, To behold thy power and thy glory.

I see you in the Temple; I watch your power and glory.

3 Because better is thy lovingkindness than life, My lips, aloud shall praise thee!

Your trustworthy love is better than life itself; I will praise you.

4 Thus, will I bless thee while I live, In thy Name, will I lift up mine outspread hands:

I will thank you as long as I live; I lift up my hands as I celebrate your wonderful character.

5 As with fatness and richness, shall my soul be satisfied, And, with joyfully shouting lips, shall my mouth utter praise.

You satisfy me more than the richest food; I will praise you with joyful songs.

6 Should I call thee to mind upon my couch, In the watches of the night, would I breathe soft speech of thee.

I think of you all night long as I lie on my bed meditating about you.

7 For thou hast become a help unto me, —And, in the shadow of thy wings, will I shout for joy.

For you are the one who helps me; I sing happily from under your wings.

8 My soul hath run clinging to thee, On me, hath thy right hand laid hold.

I hold on to you; your strong arms lift me up.

9 When, they, to crush it, would seek my life, They shall go into the lower parts of the earth:

Those who are trying to destroy me will go down into the grave.

10 Every one shall be given up into the power of the sword, The portion of jackals, shall they become.

They will be killed by the sword; they will become food for jackals.

11 But, the king, shall rejoice in God, —Every one shall glory who sweareth by him, For the mouth of them who speak falsehood, shall be stopped.

But the king will be happy for what God has done. All who follow God will praise him, but those who tell lies will be silenced.