The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God.

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

1 O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly;
          My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You,
          In a dry and weary land where there is no water.

2 Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary,
          To see Your power and Your glory.

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

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

5 My soul is satisfied as with marrow 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,

7 For You have been my help,
          And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.

8 My soul clings to You;
          Your right hand upholds me.

9 But those who seek my life to destroy it,
          Will go into the depths of the earth.

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

11 But the king will rejoice in God;
          Everyone who swears by Him will glory,
          For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.