Psalms

I am* faint with longing for you

In a dry and parched land, where there is no water.+

 2 So I have looked upon you in the holy place;

I have seen your strength and your glory.+

 3 Because your loyal love is better than life,+

My own lips will glorify you.+

 4 Thus I will praise you all my life;

In your name I will lift up my hands.

 5 I am* satisfied with the best and choicest portion,*

So my mouth will praise you with joy on my lips.+

 6 I remember you while upon my bed;

I meditate on you during the watches of the night.+

 7 For you are my helper,+

And I shout joyfully in the shadow of your wings.+

 8 I cling* to you;

Your right hand keeps fast hold on me.+

 9 But those who seek to destroy my life*

Will descend into the depths of the earth.

10 They will be handed over to the power of the sword;

They will become food for jackals.*

Every person swearing by Him will exult,*

For the mouth of those speaking lies will be silenced.