Psalm, 63
A melody of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
1 O God, you are my God, I keep looking for you. I do thirst*1 for you. I am*2 faint with longing for you In a dry and parched land, where there is no water.
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2 So I have looked upon you in the holy place; I have seen your strength and your glory.
3 Because your loyal love is better than life, My own lips will glorify you.
4 Thus I will praise you all my life; In your name I will lift up my hands.
5 I am*1 satisfied with the best and choicest portion,*2 So my mouth will praise you with joy on my lips.
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6 I remember you while upon my bed; I meditate on you during the watches of the night.
7 For you are my helper, And I shout joyfully in the shadow of your wings.
8 I cling*1 to you; Your right hand keeps fast hold on me.
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9 But those who seek to destroy my life*1 Will descend into the depths of the earth.
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10 They will be handed over to the power of the sword; They will become food for jackals.*1
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11 But the king will rejoice in God. Every person swearing by Him will exult,*1 For the mouth of those speaking lies will be silenced.
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