1God, You are my God; I shall be watching for You;
My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You,
In a dry and exhausted land where there is no water.
2So have I seen You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and glory.
3Because Your favor is better than life,[#63:3 Or faithfulness]
My lips will praise You.
4So I will bless You as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
5My soul is satisfied as with fat 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,
7For You have been my help,
And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.
8My soul clings to You;[#63:8 Lit after]
Your right hand takes hold of me.
9¶But those who seek my life to destroy it,[#63:9 Lit soul]
Will go into the depths of the earth.
10They will be turned over to the power of the sword;[#63:10 Lit They will pour him out; #63:10 Lit poured out by]
They will be a prey for foxes.
11But the king will rejoice in God;
Everyone who swears by Him will boast,
For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.