Study Desk

When they were sick, I wore sackcloth and went without food. I truly prayed for them,

as I would for a friend or a relative. I was in sorrow and mourned, as I would for my mother.

Don't let my brutal enemies be glad because of me. They hate me for no reason. Don't let them wink behind my back.

Let all who want me to win be happy and joyful. From now on let them say, "The Lord is wonderful! God is glad when all goes well for his servant."

(For the music leader by David, the Lord 's servant.) Sinners don't respect God; sin is all they think about.

Be patient and trust the Lord . Don't let it bother you when all goes well for those who do sinful things.

As long as I can remember, good people have never been left helpless, and their children have never gone begging for food.

Words of wisdom come when good people speak for justice.

Think of the bright future waiting for all the families of honest and innocent and peace-loving people.

I told you my sins, and I am sorry for them.

and they repay evil for good because I try to do right.

(A psalm by David for Jeduthun, the music leader.) I told myself, "I'll be careful not to sin by what I say, and I'll muzzle my mouth when evil people are near."

"What am I waiting for? I depend on you, Lord!

(A psalm by David for the music leader.) I patiently waited, Lord , for you to hear my prayer. You listened

You, Lord God, have done many wonderful things, and you have planned marvelous things for us. No one is like you! I would never be able to tell all you have done.

Sacrifices and offerings are not what please you; gifts and payment for sin are not what you demand. But you made me willing to listen and obey.

Our Lord , let your worshipers rejoice and be glad. They love you for saving them, so let them always say, "The Lord is wonderful!"

(A psalm by David for the music leader.) You, Lord God, bless everyone who cares for the poor, and you rescue those people in times of trouble.

(A special psalm for the people of Korah and for the music leader.) As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God.

In my heart, I am thirsty for you, the living God. When will I see your face?