A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness.
1O 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.
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.
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.
7For you are my deliverer;under your wings I rejoice.
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.
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.