1. Just like a deer that craves streams of water,my whole being craves you, God.
2. My whole being thirsts for God, for the living God.When will I come and see God’s face?
3. My tears have been my food both day and night,as people constantly questioned me,"Where’s your God now?"
4. But I remember these things as I bare my soul:how I made my way to the mighty one’s abode,to God’s own house,with joyous shouts and thanksgiving songs—a huge crowd celebrating the festival!
5. Why, I ask myself, are you so depressed?Why are you so upset inside?Hope in God!Because I will again give him thanks,my saving presence and my God.
6. My whole being is depressed.That’s why I remember youfrom the land of Jordan and Hermon,from Mount Mizar.
7. Deep called to deep at the noise of your waterfalls;all your massive waves surged over me.
8. By day the Lord commands his faithful love;by night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life.