Psalms 63, New American Standard Bible

PSALM 63

The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God.

A Psalm of David, #63.0: 1 Sam 22:5; 23:14when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

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 #63.3: Or faithfulnessfavor is better than life,

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 #63.8: Lit afterto You;

Your right hand takes hold of me.

9¶But those who seek my #63.9: Lit soullife to destroy it,

Will go into the #63.9: Lit lowest placesdepths of the earth.

10 # 63.10: Lit They will pour him out They will be #63.10: Lit poured out byturned over to the power of the sword;

They will be a #63.10: Lit portionprey 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.