1. O Elohim, Thou art Eli; early will I seek Thee; my nefesh thirsteth for Thee; my basar longeth for Thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no mayim is;
2. (3) To see Thy oz (might, power) and Thy kavod, as I have beheld Thee in the Kodesh (holy place, sanctuary).
3. (4) Because Thy chesed is better than chayyim, my lips shall praise Thee.
4. (5) Thus will I bless Thee while I live; I will lift up my hands b'Shimcha (in Thy Name.)
5. (6) My nefesh shall be satisfied as with chelev (fat) and deshen (abundance); and my mouth shall praise Thee with lips of joyful singing;