My heart aches with longing; I want to know your judgments at all times.

I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.

As a deer longs for a stream of cool water, so I long for you, O God.

I thirst for you, the living God. When can I go and worship in your presence?

My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need.

How I want to be there! I long to be in the LORD's Temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God.

Promise me, women of Jerusalem, that if you find my lover, you will tell him I am weak from passion.

I know what you have done; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were either one or the other!

But because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I am going to spit you out of my mouth!

Then I can answer those who insult me because I trust in your word.

Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise.

Have mercy on me, and I will live because I take pleasure in your law.

You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.