1 As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after thee. 2 You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship you. 3 You alone are my strength, my shield. To you alone may my spirit yield. 4 You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship you. 5 You are my friend, and you are my brother, even though you are a king. 6 I love you more than any other, so much more than anything. 7 You alone are my strength, my shield. To you alone may my spirit yield. 8 You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship you. 9 I want you more than gold or silver. Only you can satisfy me. 10 You alone are the real joy-giver and the apple of my eye. 11 You alone are my strength, my shield. To you alone may my spirit yield. 12 You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship you.