^{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;

^{6 Ref} When the memory of you comes to me on my bed, and when I give thought to you in the night-time.

^{7 Ref} Because you have been my help, I will have joy in the shade of your wings.

^{8 Ref} My soul keeps ever near you: your right hand is my support.