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
63
Psalm 63
A psalm of David, when he was in the Judean desert.
1God! My God! It’s you—
I search for you!
My whole being#63.1 Or my soul; also in 63:5, 8 thirsts for you!
My body desires you
in a dry and tired land,
no water anywhere.
2Yes, I’ve seen you in the sanctuary;
I’ve seen your power and glory.
3My lips praise you
because your faithful love
is better than life itself!
4So I will bless you as long as I’m alive;
I will lift up my hands in your name.
5I’m fully satisfied—
as with a rich dinner.
My mouth speaks praise with joy on my lips—
6whenever I ponder you on my bed,
whenever I meditate on you
in the middle of the night—
7because you’ve been a help to me and I shout for joy in the protection of your wings.
8My whole being clings to you;
your strong hand upholds me.
9But what about those people who want to destroy me?
Let them go into the bowels of the earth!
10Let their blood flow by the sword!
Let them be food for wild jackals!
11But the king should rejoice in God;
everyone who swears by God should give praise
when the mouths of liars are shut for good.
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