Psalms 63
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Psalm 63
A psalm by David when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
1O God, you are my God.
At dawn I search for you.
My soul thirsts for you.
My body longs for you
in a dry, parched land where there is no water.
2So I look for you in the holy place
to see your power and your glory.
3My lips will praise you
because your mercy is better than life ⌞itself⌟.
4So I will thank you as long as I live.
I will lift up my hands ⌞to pray⌟ in your name.
5You satisfy my soul with the richest foods.
My mouth will sing ⌞your⌟ praise with joyful lips.
6As I lie on my bed, I remember you.
Through the long hours of the night, I think about you.
7You have been my help.
In the shadow of your wings, I sing joyfully.
8My soul clings to you.
Your right hand supports me.
9But those who try to destroy my life
will go into the depths of the earth.
10They will be cut down by swords.
Their dead bodies will be left as food for jackals.
11But the king will find joy in God.
Everyone who takes an oath by God will brag,
but the mouths of liars will be shut.
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Psalms 63
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Psalm 63
The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God.
A Psalm of David; when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
1O God, You are my God; with deepest longing I will seek You;
My #63:1 See note 42:1.soul [my life, my very self] thirsts for You, my flesh longs and sighs for You,
In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2So I have gazed upon You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory. [Ps 42:1, 2]
3Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.
4So will I bless You as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
5My #63:5 See note 42:1.soul [my life, my very self] is satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
And my mouth offers praises [to You] with joyful lips.
6¶When I remember You on my bed,
I meditate and thoughtfully focus on You in the night watches,
7For You have been my help,
And in the shadow of Your wings [where I am always protected] I sing for joy.
8My #63:8 See note 42:1.soul [my life, my very self] clings to You;
Your right hand upholds me.
9¶But those who seek my life to destroy it
Will [be destroyed and] go into the depths of the earth [into the underworld].
10They will be given over to the power of the sword;
They will be a prey for foxes.
11But the king will rejoice in God;
Everyone who swears by Him [honoring the true God, acknowledging His authority and majesty] will glory,
For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.
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