Study Desk

(A psalm by Asaph for the music leader. To the tune "Lilies of the Agreement.") Shepherd of Israel, you lead the descendants of Joseph, and you sit on your throne above the winged creatures. Listen to our prayer and let your light shine

for the tribes of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Save us by your power.

You gave us tears for food, and you made us drink them by the bowlful.

(By Asaph for the music leader.) Be happy and shout to God who makes us strong! Shout praises to the God of Jacob.

(For the music leader. A psalm for the people of Korah.) Lord God All-Powerful, your temple is so lovely!

Deep in my heart I long for your temple, and with all that I am I sing joyful songs to you.

You bless all who depend on you for their strength and all who deeply desire to visit your temple.

(A psalm by the people of Korah for the music leader.) Our Lord , you have blessed your land and made all go well for Jacob's descendants.

Justice will march in front, making a path for you to follow.

You willingly forgive, and your love is always there for those who pray to you.

Please listen, Lord ! Answer my prayer for help.

Your love for me is so great that you protected me from death and the grave.

(A song and a psalm by the people of Korah for the music leader. To the tune "Mahalath Leannoth." A special psalm by Heman the Ezrahite.) You keep me safe, Lord God. So when I pray at night,

Do you work miracles for the dead? Do they stand up and praise you?

My love for him will last, and my agreement with him will never be broken.

I have sworn once and for all by my own holy name, and I won't lie to David.

When morning comes, let your love satisfy all our needs. Then we can celebrate and be glad for what time we have left.

Make us happy for as long as you caused us trouble and sorrow.

Do wonderful things for us, your servants, and show your mighty power to our children.

Our Lord and our God, treat us with kindness and let all go well for us. Please let all go well!