Psalm 63

King James Version

1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 

2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. 

3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. 

4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. 

5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: 

6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. 

7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 

8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. 

9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it , shall go into the lower parts of the earth. 

10 They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. 

11 But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. 

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Psalm 63

English Standard Version

My Soul Thirsts for You

1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. (2Sa 16:14; 2Sa 17:2; 2Sa 17:29; Ps 78:34; Ps 84:2; Ps 143:6; Isa 26:9; Isa 32:2) 

2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. (Ps 27:4; Ps 78:61) 

3 Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. (Ps 69:16) 

4 So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. (Ps 20:1; Ps 20:5; Ps 28:2; Ps 104:33; Ps 146:2) 

5 My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips, (Ps 36:8) 

6 when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; (Ps 42:8) 

7 for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. (Ps 17:8) 

8 My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. (Nu 14:24; Ps 41:12) 

9 But those who seek to destroy my life shall go down into the depths of the earth; (Ps 9:17; Ps 55:15; Eze 26:20; Eze 31:14; Eph 4:9) 

10 they shall be given over to the power of the sword; they shall be a portion for jackals. 

11 But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by him shall exult, for the mouths of liars will be stopped. (De 6:13; Job 5:16; Ps 38:12; Ps 41:5; Ps 61:6; Ps 107:42; Isa 45:23; Isa 65:16; Ro 3:19) 

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