1 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.

2 Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen you,

and witnessed your power and splendor.

3 Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself,

my lips will praise you.

4 For this reason I will praise you while I live;

in your name I will lift up my hands.

5 As with choice meat you satisfy my soul.

My mouth joyfully praises you,

6 whenever I remember you on my bed,

and think about you during the nighttime hours.

7 For you are my deliverer;

under your wings I rejoice.

8 My soul pursues you;

your right hand upholds me.

9 Enemies seek to destroy my life,

but they will descend into the depths of the earth.

10 Each one will be handed over to the sword;

their corpses will be eaten by jackals.

11 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.