My heart is filled with longing for your laws at all times.
They won’t take delight in the Mighty One. They’ll never call out to God.
Blessed are those who always do what is fair. Blessed are those who keep doing what is right.
I open my mouth and pant like a dog, because I long to know your commands.
Lord, I long for you to save me. Your law gives me delight.
I really want to follow your rules. Keep me alive, because you do what is right.
God, you are my God. I seek you with all my heart. With all my strength I thirst for you in this dry desert where there isn’t any water.
I can’t wait to be in the courtyards of the Lord’s temple. I really want to be there. My whole being cries out for the living God.
Hope that is put off makes one sick at heart. But a desire that is met is like a tree of life.
A friend loves at all times. They are there to help when trouble comes.
Women of Jerusalem, make me a promise. If you find the one who loves me, tell him our love has made me weak.”