Psalm 63:1-8

Contemporary English Version

(A psalm by David when he was in the desert of Judah.)

God's Love Means More than Life

¹^(A) You are my God. I worship you.
In my heart, I long for you,
as I would long for a stream
in a scorching desert.

²I have seen your power
and your glory
    in the place of worship.
³Your love means more
than life to me,
    and I praise you.
⁴As long as I live,
    I will pray to you.
⁵I will sing joyful praises
and be filled with excitement
    like a guest at a banquet.

⁶I think about you, God,
    before I go to sleep,
and my thoughts turn to you
    during the night.
⁷You have helped me,
and I sing happy songs
    in the shadow of your wings.
⁸I stay close to you,
and your powerful arm
    supports me.