Psalm 63

Good News Translation

^(A)Longing for God^[a]

63 O God, you are my God,
    and I long for you.
My whole being desires you;
    like a dry, worn-out, and waterless land,
    my soul is thirsty for you.
²Let me see you in the sanctuary;
    let me see how mighty and glorious you are.
³Your constant love is better than life itself,
    and so I will praise you.
⁴I will give you thanks as long as I live;
    I will raise my hands to you in prayer.
⁵My soul will feast and be satisfied,
    and I will sing glad songs of praise to you.

⁶As I lie in bed, I remember you;
    all night long I think of you,
⁷    because you have always been my help.
In the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.
⁸I cling to you,
    and your hand keeps me safe.

⁹Those who are trying to kill me
    will go down into the world of the dead.
¹⁰They will be killed in battle,
    and their bodies eaten by wolves.
¹¹Because God gives him victory,
    the king will rejoice.
Those who make promises in God's name will praise him,
    but the mouths of liars will be shut.