Psalms 63

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    A 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.

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    Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen you, and witnessed your power and splendor.

  3. 3

    Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you.

  4. 4

    For this reason I will praise you while I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.

  5. 5

    As with choice meat you satisfy my soul. My mouth joyfully praises you,

  6. 6

    whenever I remember you on my bed, and think about you during the nighttime hours.

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    For you are my deliverer; under your wings I rejoice.

  8. 8

    My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me.

  9. 9

    Enemies seek to destroy my life, but they will descend into the depths of the earth.

  10. 10

    Each one will be handed over to the sword; their corpses will be eaten by jackals.

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    But 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.