Psalms 4:6-7

4:6 Many say, “Who can show us anything good?”

Smile upon us, Lord!

4:7 You make me happier

than those who have abundant grain and wine.

Psalms 42:1-2

Book 2
(Psalms 42-72)

Psalm 42

For the music director; a well-written song by the Korahites.

42:1 As a deer longs for streams of water,

so I long for you, O God!

42:2 I thirst for God,

for the living God.

I say, “When will I be able to go and appear in God’s presence?”

Psalms 63:1-3

Psalm 63

A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness.

63:1 O God, you are my God! I long for you!

My soul thirsts for you,

my flesh yearns for you,

in a dry and parched land where there is no water.

63:2 Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen you,

and witnessed your power and splendor.

63:3 Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself,

my lips will praise you.

Psalms 63:8

63:8 My soul pursues you;

your right hand upholds me.

Isaiah 26:8-9

26:8 Yes, as your judgments unfold,

O Lord, we wait for you.

We desire your fame and reputation to grow.

26:9 I look for you during the night,

my spirit within me seeks you at dawn,

for when your judgments come upon the earth,

those who live in the world learn about justice.

Luke 24:32

24:32 They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us while he was speaking with us on the road, while he was explaining the scriptures to us?”

Philippians 1:23

1:23 I feel torn between the two, because I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far,