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

1 O 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;

2 To see thy power and thy glory, So as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

3 Because thy lovingkindness Is better than life, My lips shall praise thee.

4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

6 When I remember thee upon my bed, And meditate on thee in the night watches.

7 Because thou hast been my help, Therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

8 My soul followeth hard after thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me.

9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.

10 They shall fall by the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes.

11 But 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.