Psalm 63
The Message

A David psalm, when he was out in the Judean wilderness.

1 God--you're my God! I can't get enough of you!
I've worked up such hunger and thirst for God,
traveling across dry and weary deserts.

2 So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open,
drinking in your strength and glory.
3 In your generous love I am really living at last!
My lips brim praises like fountains.
4 I bless you every time I take a breath;
My arms wave like banners of praise to you.

5 I eat my fill of prime rib and gravy;
I smack my lips. It's time to shout praises!
6 If I'm sleepless at midnight,
I spend the hours in grateful reflection.
7 Because you've always stood up for me,
I'm free to run and play.
8 I hold on to you for dear life,
and you hold me steady as a post.

9 Those who are out to get me are marked for doom,
marked for death, bound for hell.
10 They'll die violent deaths;
jackals will tear them limb from limb.
11 But the king is glad in God;
his true friends spread the joy,
While small-minded gossips
are gagged for good.


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I love this chapter of Psalms. This is my love song for my Savior. The expression of my need of Him. Without Him, I am nothing! Because of Him, I am somebody.