^{3 Ref} Because better `is' Thy kindness than life, My lips do praise Thee.

^{4 Ref} So I bless Thee in my life, in Thy name I lift up my hands.

^{5 Ref} As `with' milk and fatness is my soul satisfied, And `with' singing lips doth my mouth praise.

^{3 Ref} Because your loving kindness is better than life, My lips shall praise you.

^{4 Ref} So I will bless you while I live. I will lift up my hands in your name.

^{5 Ref} My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,