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For the chief musician

"This is for the director of music to use in worship."

A maschil

This may refer to a style of music.

As the deer pants after streams of water, so I thirst for you, God

The author compares his desire for God to the desire of a thirsty deer for water.

pants

heavy breathing from an animal or person that is very tired or thirsty