1 A psalm of David, when he was in the
desert of Y'hudah: O God, you are my God; I will seek you eagerly. My heart
thirsts for you, my body longs for you in a land parched and exhausted, where
no water can be found.
2 I used to contemplate you in the
sanctuary, seeing your power and glory;
3 for your grace is better than life.
My lips will worship you.
4 Yes, I will bless you as long as I
live; in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 I am as satisfied as with rich food;
my mouth praises you with joy on my lips
6 when I remember you on my bed and
meditate on you in the night watches.
7 For you have been my help; in the
shadow of your wings I rejoice;
8 my heart clings to you; your right
hand supports me.
9 But those who seek to destroy my life
-may they go to the lowest parts of the earth.
10 May they be given over to the power
of the sword; may they become prey for jackals.
11 But the king will rejoice in God.
Everyone who swears by him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be
silenced.
