Psalm 63:2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
I
2 O God, you are my God—
it is you I seek!
For you my body yearns;
for you my soul thirsts,
In a land parched, lifeless,
and without water.(A)
Psalm 63:3-4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 I look to you in the sanctuary
to see your power and glory.
4 For your love is better than life;[a]
my lips shall ever praise you!
Notas al pie
- 63:4 For your love is better than life: only here in the Old Testament is anything prized above life—in this case God’s love.
Psalm 63:5-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
II
5 I will bless you as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands, calling on your name.
6 My soul shall be sated as with choice food,
with joyous lips my mouth shall praise you!
Psalm 63:8-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
8 You indeed are my savior,
and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy.(A)
9 My soul clings fast to you;
your right hand upholds me.
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