Study Desk

^(C1)On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: "We have a ^(C2)strong city; He sets up walls and ramparts for ^(F1)(C3)security.

-"Open the ^(C1)gates, that the ^(C2)righteous nation may enter, The one that ^(F1)remains faithful.

-"The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect ^(C1)peace, Because he trusts in You.

-"^(C1)Trust in the LORD forever, For in ^(F1)GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting ^(C2)Rock.

-"For He has brought low those who dwell on high, the ^(C1)unassailable city; ^(C2)He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust.

-"^(C1)The foot will trample it, The feet of the ^(C2)poor, the steps of the helpless."

The ^(C1)way of the righteous is smooth; O Upright One, ^(C2)make the path of the righteous level.

Indeed, while following the way of ^(C1)Your judgments, LORD, We have waited for You eagerly; ^(C2)Your name, and ^(C3)remembering You, is the desire of our souls.

^(C1)At night ^(F1)my soul longs for You, Indeed, ^(F2)my spirit within me ^(C2)seeks You diligently; For when the earth ^(F3)experiences Your judgments, The inhabitants of the world ^(C3)learn righteousness.

Though the wicked person is shown compassion, He does not ^(C1)learn righteousness; He ^(C2)deals unjustly in the land of uprightness, And does not perceive the majesty of the LORD.