Study Desk

They took my clothes and gambled for them.

Only those who do right for the right reasons, and don't worship idols or tell lies under oath.

I come to you for shelter. Protect me, keep me safe, and don't disappoint me.

Please listen to my prayer and my cry for help, as I lift my hands toward your holy temple.

Treat them as they deserve! Punish them for their sins.

I praise you, Lord , for answering my prayers.

(A psalm by David for the dedication of the temple.) I will praise you, Lord ! You saved me from the grave and kept my enemies from celebrating my death.

Your anger lasts a little while, but your kindness lasts for a lifetime. At night we may cry, but when morning comes we will celebrate.

(A psalm by David for the music leader.) I come to you, Lord , for protection. Don't let me be ashamed. Do as you have promised and rescue me.

I celebrate and shout because you are kind. You saw all my suffering, and you cared for me.

You are wonderful, and while everyone watches, you store up blessings for all who honor and trust you.

I will praise you, Lord , for showing great kindness when I was like a city under attack.

I was terrified and thought, "They've chased me far away from you!" But you answered my prayer when I shouted for help.

Praise the Lord with harps! Use harps with ten strings to make music for him.

Mighty armies alone cannot win wars for a king; great strength by itself cannot keep a soldier safe.

I asked the Lord for help, and he saved me from all my fears.

Discover for yourself that the Lord is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad.

When his people pray for help, he listens and rescues them from their troubles.

The Lord saves the lives of his servants. Run to him for protection, and you won't be punished.

They repay evil for good, and I feel all alone.