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¹ A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.² O God, Thou art my God, earnestly will I seek Thee; {N}in a dry and weary land, where no water is.

³ So have I looked for Thee in the sanctuary, to see Thy power and Thy glory.⁴ For Thy lovingkindness is better than life; my lips shall praise Thee.⁵ So will I bless Thee as long as I live; in Thy name will I lift up my hands.⁶ My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth doth praise Thee with joyful lips;

⁷ When I remember Thee upon my couch, and meditate on Thee in the night-watches.⁸ For Thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of Thy wings do I rejoice.⁹ My soul cleaveth unto Thee; Thy right hand holdeth me fast.¹⁰ But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the nethermost parts of the earth.¹¹ They shall be hurled to the power of the sword; they shall be a portion for foxes.

¹² But the king shall rejoice in God; {P}