Psalm 63

GOD’S WORD Translation

A psalm by David when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

63 O 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.