| 1A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. | 1A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. |
| 2Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen you, and witnessed your power and splendor. | 2Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen you, and witnessed your power and splendor. |
| 3Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you. | 3Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you. |
| 4For this reason I will praise you while I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. | 4For this reason I will praise you while I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. |
| 5As if with choice meat you satisfy my soul. My mouth joyfully praises you, | 5As if with choice meat you satisfy my soul. My mouth joyfully praises you, |
| 6whenever I remember you on my bed, and think about you during the nighttime hours. | 6whenever I remember you on my bed, and think about you during the nighttime hours. |
| 7For you are my deliverer; under your wings I rejoice. | 7For you are my deliverer; under your wings I rejoice. |
| 8My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me. | 8My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me. |
| 9Enemies seek to destroy my life, but they will descend into the depths of the earth. | 9Enemies seek to destroy my life, but they will descend into the depths of the earth. |
| 10Each one will be handed over to the sword; their corpses will be eaten by jackals. | 10Each one will be handed over to the sword; their corpses will be eaten by jackals. |
| 11But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up. | 11But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up. |
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