Thematic Bible

Psalm 63:1

([[Psalm of David] in the wilderness of Judah:]) O God, you are my God. At dawn I search for you. I thirst for you. My body longs for you in a dry, parched land where there is no water.

Psalm 63:2

I look for you in the holy place to see your power and your glory.

Psalm 63:3

My lips will praise you because your love (mercy) (loving kindness) (steadfast love) is better than life.

Psalm 63:4

So I will bless (thank) you as long as I live. I will lift up my hands [in prayer] in your name.

Psalm 63:5

You satisfy me with the richest foods. My mouth will sing your praise with joyful lips.

Psalm 63:6

As I lie on my bed, I remember you. Through the long hours of the night, I think about you.

Psalm 63:7

You have been my help. In the shadow (defense) of your wings, I sing joyfully.

Psalm 63:8

I cling to you. Your right hand supports (holds) me.

Psalm 63:9

But those who try to destroy my life will go into the depths of the earth.
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Psalm 63:10

Swords will cut them down. Their dead bodies will be left as food for jackals.

Psalm 63:11

But the king will find joy in God. Everyone who takes an oath by God will speak praise, but the mouths of liars will be shut.