Study Desk

See how he scattered his lightning about him; he has covered the depths of the sea.

See, his expectation is wrong, he is laid low even at the sight of it.

See the one who is pregnant with wickedness, who conceives destructive plans, and gives birth to harmful lies—

When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, and see the moon and the stars, which you set in place,

when they prayed: "Have mercy on me, Lord ! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!

You have taken notice, for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering. The unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you; you deliver the fatherless.

The Lord looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.

All who see me taunt me; they mock me and shake their heads.

See my pain and suffering! Forgive all my sins!

Because of all my enemies, people disdain me; my neighbors are appalled by my suffering— those who know me are horrified by my condition; those who see me in the street run away from me.

Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!

I can see the evildoers! They have fallen! They have been knocked down and are unable to get up!

Rely on the Lord ! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

My heart beats quickly; my strength leaves me; I can hardly see.

He gave me reason to sing a new song, praising our God. May many see what God has done, so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the Lord !

For innumerable dangers surround me. My sins overtake me so I am unable to see; they outnumber the hairs of my head so my strength fails me.

As soon as they see, they are shocked; they are terrified, they quickly retreat.

But he will join his ancestors; they will never again see the light of day.