Psalms 63
The psalmist expresses a deep longing for God, seeking Him in a desolate land and recalling His power and glory seen in the sanctuary. The psalmist's love for God surpasses life itself, prompting praise and glorification. Despite facing threats to his life, the psalmist finds comfort and protection in God, and looks forward to the downfall of his enemies and the triumph of those who swear by God's name.
1O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.2I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.3Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.4I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.5My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.6On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.7Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.8My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.9They who seek my life will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth.10They will be given over to the sword and become food for jackals.11But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God's name will praise him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced.
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