Psalms 63

Psalm 63

A psalm of David, when he was in the Judean desert.

1 God! My God! It’s you—
I search for you!
My whole beingt thirsts for you!
My body desires you
in a dry and tired land,
no water anywhere.
2 Yes, I’ve seen you in the sanctuary;
I’ve seen your power and glory.
3 My lips praise you
because your faithful love
is better than life itself!

4 So I will bless you as long as I’m alive;
I will lift up my hands in your name.
5 I’m fully satisfied—
as with a rich dinner.
My mouth speaks praise
with joy on my lips—
6 whenever I ponder you on my bed,
whenever I meditate on you
in the middle of the night—
7 because you’ve been a help to me
and I shout for joy in the protection
of your wings.

8 My whole being clings to you;
your strong hand upholds me.
9 But what about those people
who want to destroy me?
Let them go into the bowels
of the earth!
10 Let their blood flow by the sword!
Let them be food for wild jackals!

11 But the king should rejoice in God;
everyone who swears by God
should give praise
when the mouths of liars
are shut for good.

Psalm 63

A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness.

1 O God, you are my God! I long for you!
My soul thirsts for you,
my flesh yearns for you,
in a dry and parched land where there is no water.

2 Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen you,
and witnessed your power and splendor.

3 Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself,
my lips will praise you.

4 For this reason I will praise you while I live;
in your name I will lift up my hands.

5 As if with choice meat you satisfy my soul.
My mouth joyfully praises you,

6 whenever I remember you on my bed,
and think about you during the nighttime hours.

7 For you are my deliverer;
under your wings I rejoice.

8 My soul pursues you;
your right hand upholds me.

9 Enemies seek to destroy my life,
but they will descend into the depths of the earth.

10 Each one will be handed over to the sword;
their corpses will be eaten by jackals.

11 But the king will rejoice in God;
everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast,
for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up.