Study Desk

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

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."

Those who obey the Lord are daily in his care, and what he has given them will be theirs forever.

The Lord loves justice, and he won't ever desert his faithful people. He always protects them, but destroys the children of the wicked.

The Lord protects his people, and they can come to him in times of trouble.

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

God goes up to his throne, as people shout and trumpets blast.

God rules the nations from his sacred throne.

(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,

God comes to judge his people. He shouts to the heavens and to the earth,

But I am like an olive tree growing in God's house, and I can count on his love forever and ever.

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

But you will be terrified worse than ever before. God will scatter the bones of his enemies, and you will be ashamed when God rejects you.

My friend turned against me and broke his promise.

His words were smoother than butter, and softer than olive oil. But hatred filled his heart, and he was ready to attack with a sword.

(For the music leader. To the tune "Lily of the Promise." A special psalm by David for teaching. He wrote it during his wars with the Arameans of northern Syria, when Joab came back and killed twelve thousand Edomites in Salt Valley.) You, God, are angry with us! We are rejected and crushed. Make us strong again!

May he always rule with you, God, at his side; may your love and loyalty watch over him.

But God will shoot his arrows and quickly wound them.

May the Lord bless his people with peace and happiness and let them celebrate.

Sing about his glorious name. Honor him with praises.