1 God, you are my God, I eagerly look for you. I am thirsty for you; all that I am longs for you in this dry, weary, waterless land.

2 I see you in the Temple; I watch your power and glory.

3 Your trustworthy love is better than life itself; I will praise you.

4 I will thank you as long as I live; I lift up my hands as I celebrate your wonderful character.* Literally, “to your name.”

5 You satisfy me more than the richest food; I will praise you with joyful songs.

6 I think of you all night long as I lie on my bed meditating about you.

7 For you are the one who helps me; I sing happily from under your wings.

8 I hold on to you; your strong arms lift me up.

9 Those who are trying to destroy me will go down into the grave.

10 They will be killed by the sword; they will become food for jackals.

11 But the king will be happy for what God has done. All who follow God† “Follow God”: literally, “swear by God.” will praise him, but those who tell lies will be silenced.