Psalm 63

The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God.

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O God, You are my God; with deepest longing I will seek You;

My ^(a)soul [my life, my very self] thirsts for You, my flesh longs and sighs for You,
In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
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So I have gazed upon You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory.^(A)

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

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

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My ^(b)soul [my life, my very self] is satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
And my mouth offers praises [to You] with joyful lips.

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When I remember You on my bed,
I meditate and thoughtfully focus on You in the night watches,

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For You have been my help,
And in the shadow of Your wings [where I am always protected] I sing for joy.

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My ^(c)soul [my life, my very self] clings to You;
Your right hand upholds me.

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But those who seek my life to destroy it
Will [be destroyed and] go into the depths of the earth [into the underworld].

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They will be given over to the power of the sword;
They will be a prey for foxes.

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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.

Footnotes:

a. Psalm 63:1: See note 42:1.

b. Psalm 63:5: See note 42:1.

c. Psalm 63:8: See note 42:1.

Cross references:

A. Psalm 63:2: Psalm 42:1; Psalm 42:2