Psalms 63 — FBV

A psalm of David, when he was in the Judean desert.

63Verse 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.
^{Verse 2}I see you in the Temple; I watch your power and glory.
^{Verse 3}Your trustworthy love is better than life itself; I will praise you.
^{Verse 4}I will thank you as long as I live; I lift up my hands as I celebrate your wonderful character.^{+
Verse 5}You satisfy me more than the richest food; I will praise you with joyful songs.
^{Verse 6}I think of you all night long as I lie on my bed meditating about you.
^{Verse 7}For you are the one who helps me; I sing happily from under your wings.
^{Verse 8}I hold on to you; your strong arms lift me up.
^{Verse 9}Those who are trying to destroy me will go down into the grave.
^{Verse 10}They will be killed by the sword; they will become food for jackals.
^{Verse 11}But the king will be happy for what God has done. All who follow God⁺will praise him, but those who tell lies will be silenced.