Psalms 63:1-10

¹A psalm of David, when he was in the Judean desert. God, you are my God, I eagerly look for you. I am thirsty for you; all that I am longs for you in this dry, weary, waterless land.

²I see you in the Temple; I watch your power and glory.

³Your trustworthy love is better than life itself; I will praise you.

⁴I will thank you as long as I live; I lift up my hands as I celebrate your wonderful character.

⁵You satisfy me more than the richest food; I will praise you with joyful songs.

⁶I think of you all night long as I lie on my bed meditating about you.

⁷For you are the one who helps me; I sing happily from under your wings.

⁸I hold on to you; your strong arms lift me up.

⁹Those who are trying to destroy me will go down into the grave.

¹⁰They will be killed by the sword; they will become food for jackals.