Study Desk

I run to you for protection. Why have you turned me away? Why must enemies mistreat me and make me sad?

(A special psalm for the people of Korah and for the music leader.) Our God, our ancestors told us what wonders you worked and we listened carefully.

You sold your people for little or nothing, and you earned no profit.

We face death all day for you. We are like sheep on their way to be slaughtered.

(A special psalm for the people of Korah and for the music leader. To the tune "Lilies." A love song.) My thoughts are filled with beautiful words for the king, and I will use my voice as a writer would use pen and ink.

and ride out in splendor! Win victories for truth and mercy and justice. Do fearsome things with your powerful arm.

(A special song for the people of Korah and for the music leader.) God is our mighty fortress, always ready to help in times of trouble.

(A psalm for the people of Korah and for the music leader.) All of you nations, clap your hands and shout joyful praises to God.

and he chose for us the land that was the pride of Jacob, his favorite.

(A song and a psalm for the people of Korah.) The Lord God is wonderful! He deserves all praise in the city where he lives. His holy mountain,

beautiful and majestic, brings joy to all on earth. Mount Zion, truly sacred, is home for the Great King.

(A psalm for the people of Korah and for the music leader.) Everyone on this earth, now listen to what I say!

We see that wise people die, and so do stupid fools. Then their money is left for someone else.

I am God Most High! The only sacrifice I want is for you to be thankful and to keep your word.

(For the music leader. A psalm by David when the prophet Nathan came to him after David had been with Bathsheba.) You are kind, God! Please have pity on me. You are always merciful! Please wipe away my sins.

You are really the one I have sinned against; I have disobeyed you and have done wrong. So it is right and fair for you to correct and punish me.

(A special psalm by David for the music leader. He wrote this when Doeg from Edom went to Saul and said, "David has gone to Ahimelech's house.") You people may be strong and brag about your sins, but God can be trusted day after day.

I will always thank God for what he has done; I will praise his good name when his people meet.

(A special psalm by David for the music leader. To the tune "Mahalath.") Only a fool would say, "There is no God!" People like that are worthless! They are heartless and cruel and never do right.

From heaven God looks down to see if anyone is wise enough to search for him.