Third Millennium Bible TMB
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 <<A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah.>> O God, Thou art my God; early will I seek Thee. My soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee, in a dry and thirsty land where no water is,
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O God, you are my God. At dawn I search for you. My soul thirsts for you. My body longs for you in a dry, parched land where there is no water.
2 to see Thy power and Thy glory as I have seen Thee in the sanctuary.
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So I look for you in the holy place to see your power and your glory.
3 Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise Thee.
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My lips will praise you because your mercy is better than life [itself].
4 Thus will I bless Thee while I live; I will lift up my hands in Thy name.
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So I will thank you as long as I live. I will lift up my hands [to pray] in your name.
5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness and my mouth shall praise Thee with joyful lips,
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You satisfy my soul with the richest foods. My mouth will sing [your] praise with joyful lips.
6 when I remember Thee upon my bed, and meditate on Thee in the night watches.
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As I lie on my bed, I remember you. Through the long hours of the night, I think about you.
7 Because Thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice.
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You have been my help. In the shadow of your wings, I sing joyfully.
8 My soul followeth hard after Thee; Thy right hand upholdeth me.
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My soul clings to you. Your right hand supports me.
9 But those that seek my soul to destroy it shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
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But those who try to destroy my life will go into the depths of the earth.
10 They shall fall by the sword; they shall be a portion for foxes.
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They will be cut down by swords. Their dead bodies will be left as food for jackals.
11 But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by Him shall glory, but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
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But the king will find joy in God. Everyone who takes an oath by God will brag, but the mouths of liars will be shut.
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