1O God, Thou art my God, earnestly will I seek Thee; my soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee, in a dry and weary land, where no water is. 2So have I looked for Thee in the sanctuary, to see Thy power and Thy glory. 3For Thy lovingkindness is better than life; my lips shall praise Thee. 4So will I bless Thee as long as I live; in Thy name will I lift up my hands. 5My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth doth praise Thee with joyful lips; 6When I remember Thee upon my couch, and meditate on Thee in the night-watches. 7For Thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of Thy wings do I rejoice. 8My soul cleaveth unto Thee; Thy right hand holdeth me fast. 9But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the nethermost parts of the earth. 10They shall be hurled to the power of the sword; they shall be a portion for foxes. 11But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by Him shall glory; for the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.