Study Desk

It comes out like a happy bridegroom from his bedroom. It begins its path across the sky like an athlete eager to run a race.

The Lord 's teachings are perfect. They give strength to his people. The Lord 's rules can be trusted. They help even the foolish become wise.

His teachings are worth more than pure gold. They are sweeter than the best honey dripping from the honeycomb.

His teachings warn his servants, and good things come to those who obey them.

May he send you help from his Holy Place. May he support you from Zion.

Now I know the Lord helps his chosen king. From his holy heaven he answered. With his great power he saved him.

You gave the king such wonderful blessings. You put a golden crown on his head.

Who can go up on the Lord 's mountain? Who can stand in his holy Temple?

He teaches his ways to humble people. He leads them with fairness.

The Lord is kind and true to those who obey what he said in his agreement.

The Lord tells his secrets to his followers. He teaches them about his agreement.

I ask only one thing from the Lord . This is what I want most: Let me live in the Lord 's house all my life, enjoying the Lord 's beauty and spending time in his palace.

He will protect me when I am in danger. He will hide me in his tent. He will take me up to his place of safety.

If he will help me defeat the enemies around me, I will offer sacrifices in his tent with shouts of joy. I will sing and play songs to honor the Lord .

The Lord protects his chosen one. He saves him and gives him strength.

Praise the Lord and honor his name! Worship the Lord in all his holy beauty.

The Lord 's voice frightens the deer. He destroys the forests. In his temple everyone shouts, "Glory to God!"

May the Lord make his people strong. May the Lord bless his people with peace.

Praise the Lord , you who are loyal to him! Praise his holy name!

His anger lasts for a little while, but then his kindness brings life. The night may be filled with tears, but in the morning we can sing for joy!