Psalm 63
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Chapter overview
Psalm 63 turns physical thirst in a dry wilderness into intense longing for God. Remembered sanctuary glory, midnight meditation, and sheltering care satisfy the worshiper more deeply than abundance and awaken joyful praise.
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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.
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