^{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.

^{6 Ref} If I have remembered Thee on my couch, In the watches -- I meditate on Thee.

^{7 Ref} For Thou hast been a help to me, And in the shadow of Thy wings I sing.

^{8 Ref} Cleaved hath my soul after Thee, On me hath Thy right hand taken hold.