Study Desk

A song of praise from the Korah family. The Lord is great! He is praised throughout the city of our God, his holy mountain.

His city is such a pleasant place. It brings joy to people from around the world. Mount Zion is the true mountain of God. It is the city of the great King.

But the time will come for him to die and go to his ancestors. And he will never again see the light of day.

He tells the sky and the earth to be witnesses as he judges his people.

"Look what happened to the warrior who did not depend on God. That fool thought his wealth and lies would protect him."

This one who was once my friend now attacks his friends. He is breaking every promise he made.

His words about peace are as smooth as butter, but he has only war on his mind. His words are as slick as oil, but they cut like a knife.

I trust God, so I am not afraid of what people can do to me! I praise God for his promise to me.

I praise God for his promise. I praise the Lord for his promise to me.

From heaven he helps me and saves me. He will punish the one who attacks me. Selah God will remain loyal to me and send his love to protect me.

God has spoken in his Temple: "I will win the war and rejoice in victory! I will divide this land among my people. I will give them Shechem. I will give them Succoth Valley.

But the king will be happy with his God, and those who promised to obey him will praise him when he defeats those liars.

But suddenly, God will shoot his arrows, and those wicked people will be hit.

Praise his glorious name! Honor him with songs of praise!

He changed the sea to dry land, and his people went across the water on foot. So let's celebrate because of what he has done!

He rules the world with his great power. He watches people everywhere. No one can rebel against him. Selah

Praise God! He did not turn away from me—he listened to my prayer. He continues to show his love to me!

Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Prepare the way for the one who rides on the clouds. His name is Yah . Worship before him with joy.

God, who lives in his holy palace, is a father to orphans, and he takes care of widows.

With his millions of chariots, the Lord came from Sinai into the holy place.