Day 12 — Psalm 63

HEBREW

PSALM 63

Desire for God

Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

God, You are my God, I am seeking You,

my soul is thirsting for You,

my flesh is longing for You,

a land parched, weary and waterless;

I long to gaze on You in the Sanctuary,

and to see Your power and glory.

Your love is better than life itself,

my lips will recite Your praise;

all my life I will bless You,

in Your name lift up my hands;

my soul will feast most richly,

on my lips a song of joy

and, in my mouth, praise.

On my bed I think of You,

I meditate on You all night long,

for You have always helped me.

I sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings;

my soul clings close to You,

Your right hand supports me.

But may those now hounding me to death

go down to the earth below,

consigned to the edge of the sword,

and left as food for jackals.

Then will the king rejoice in God,

and all who swear by him be able to boast

once these lying mouths are silenced.

Next… Psalm 64