1O God , thou art my God ; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land , where no water is; 2To see thy power and thy glory , so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary .
Remembering God's Faithfulness
3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life , my lips shall praise thee. 4Thus will I bless thee while I live : I will lift up my hands in thy name . 5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness ; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips :
Worship and Praise
6When I remember thee upon my bed , and meditate on thee in the night watches . 7Because thou hast been my help , therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice . 8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
Trusting in God's Protection
9But those that seek my soul , to destroy it , shall go into the lower parts of the earth . 10They shall fall by the sword : they shall be a portion for foxes . 11But the king shall rejoice in God ; every one that sweareth by him shall glory : but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped .