Psalms 63

1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee, in a dry and weary land, where no water is.

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 So have I looked upon thee in the sanctuary, to see thy power and thy glory.

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

3 For thy lovingkindness is better than life; my lips shall praise thee.

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

4 So will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

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

5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;

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

6 When I remember thee upon my bed, [and] meditate on thee in the night watches.

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

7 For thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

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

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

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

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

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

10 They shall be given over to the power of the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.

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

11 But the king shall rejoice in God: every one that sweareth by him shall glory; for the mouth of them that speak lies 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.