Psalm 63

The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God.

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

1 O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly;
My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You,
In a dry and weary land where there is no water.

2 Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory.


3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips will praise You.


4 So I will bless You as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.


5 My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips.


6 When I remember You on my bed,
I meditate on You in the night watches,


7 For You have been my help,
And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.


8 My soul clings to You;
Your right hand upholds me.


9 But those who seek my life to destroy it,
Will go into the depths of the earth.


10 They will be delivered 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 will glory,
For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.