1God, 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.

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

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

4I will thank you as long as I live; I lift up my hands as I celebrate your wonderful character. ¹⁹⁵

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

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

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

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

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

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

11But the king will be happy for what God has done. All who follow God ¹⁹⁶will praise him, but those who tell lies will be silenced.