Study Desk

Break the arms of those who are wicked and evil. Punish them for the evil they have done, and stop them from doing any more.

The Lord looks down from heaven to see if there is anyone who is wise, anyone who looks to him for help.

Those who are evil treat my people like bread to be eaten. And they never ask for the Lord 's help. Don't they know what they are doing?

A prayer of David. Lord , hear my prayer for justice. I am calling loudly to you. I am being honest in what I say, so please listen to my prayer.

Use your power, Lord , and remove them from this life. But as for the people you treasure, fill them with food. Give them plenty for their children and their grandchildren.

The Lord is my Rock, my fortress, my place of safety. He is my God, the Rock I run to for protection. He is my shield; by his power I am saved. He is my hiding place high in the hills.

I called to the Lord for help, and he saved me from my enemies! He is worthy of my praise!

In my trouble I called to the Lord . Yes, I cried out to my God for help. There in his temple he heard my voice. He heard my cry for help.

He saved me from my powerful enemies, who hated me. They were too strong for me, so he saved me.

The Lord rewarded me for doing what is right. He was good to me because I am innocent.

So the Lord rewarded me for doing what is right. He could see that I am innocent.

Lord , you provide the flame for my lamp. You, God, turn the darkness around me into light.

He trains me for war so that my arms can bend the most powerful bow.

You cleared a path for my feet so that I could walk without stumbling.

They cried out for help, but there was no one to save them. They cried out to the Lord , but he did not answer them.

He is the God who punishes my enemies for me, the one who puts people under my control.

Learning respect for the Lord is good. It will last forever. The Lord 's judgments are right. They are completely fair.

We will celebrate when he helps you. We will praise the name of God. May the Lord give you everything you ask for.

Some give the credit for victory to their chariots and soldiers, but we honor the Lord our God.

Lord , save the king! Answer us when we call to you for help.