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.