^{1 Ref} <A Psalm. Of David. When he was in the waste land of Judah.> O God, you are my God; early will I make my search for you: my soul is dry for need of you, my flesh is wasted with desire for you, as a dry and burning land where no water is;

^{2 Ref} To see your power and your glory, as I have seen you in the holy place.

^{3 Ref} Because your mercy is better than life, my lips will give you praise.

^{4 Ref} So will I go on blessing you all my life, lifting up my hands in your name.

^{5 Ref} My soul will be comforted, as with good food; and my mouth will give you praise with songs of joy;