Psalm 63

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.