1 PSALM 63 The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God. A Psalm of David; when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God; with deepest longing I will seek You;MySee note 42:1.soul [my life, my very self] thirsts for You, my flesh longsandsighs for You,In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 So I have gazed upon You in the sanctuary,To see Your power and Your glory.
3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,My lips shall praise You.
4 So will I bless You as long as I live;I will lift up my hands in Your name.
5 MySee 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 meditateandthoughtfully focus on You in the night watches,
7 For You have been my help,And in the shadow of Your wings [where I am always protected] I sing for joy.
8 MySee 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 itWill [be destroyed and] go into the depths of the earth [into the underworld].
10 They will be given over to the power of the sword;They will be a prey for foxes.
11 But 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.