Psalms 63
63
Thirsting for God
For the Pure and Shining One
King David’s song when he was exiled in the Judean wilderness
1O God of my life, I’m lovesick for you in this weary wilderness.
I thirst with the deepest longings to love you more,
with cravings in my heart that can’t be described.
Such yearning grips my soul for you, my God!
2I’m energized every time I enter
your heavenly sanctuary to seek more of your power
and drink in more of your glory.
3For your tender mercies mean more to me than life itself.
How I love and praise you, God!
4Daily I will worship you passionately and with all my heart.
My arms will wave to you like banners of praise.
5I overflow with praise when I come before you,
for the anointing of your presence satisfies me like nothing else.
You are such a rich banquet of pleasure to my soul.
6-7I lie awake each night thinking of you
and reflecting on how you help me like a father.
I sing through the night under your splendor-shadow,
offering up to you my songs of delight and joy!
8With passion I pursue and cling to you.
Because I feel your grip on my life,
I keep my soul close to your heart.
9Those who plot to destroy me shall descend into the darkness of hell.
10They will be consumed by their own evil
and become nothing more than dust under our feet. # 63:10 Or “food for foxes.”
11These liars will be silenced forever!
But with the anointing of a king I will dance and rejoice
along with all his devoted lovers who trust in him.
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A psalm of David, when he was in the Judean desert.
1God, 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.#63:4. Literally, “to your name.”
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.
11But the king will be happy for what God has done. All who follow God#63:11. “Follow God”: literally, “swear by God.” will praise him, but those who tell lies will be silenced.
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