Study Desk

To the director: A song of David. Lord , I come to you for protection. Don't let me be disappointed. You always do what is right, so save me.

Yes, you are my Rock and my protection. For the good of your name, lead me and guide me.

Lord, you have hidden away many wonderful things for your followers. You have done so many good things for those who trust in you. You have blessed them so that all the world can see.

I was afraid and said, "I am in a place where he cannot see me." But I prayed to you, and you heard my loud cries for help.

Be strong and brave, all of you who are waiting for the Lord 's help.

A maskil of David. It is a great blessing when people are forgiven for the wrongs they have done, when their sins are erased.

Every day you made life harder for me. I became like a dry land in the hot summertime. Selah

You are a hiding place for me. You protect me from my troubles. You surround me and protect me, so I sing about the way you saved me. Selah

Rejoice in the Lord , good people! It is only right for good people to praise him.

Play the lyre and praise the Lord . Play the ten-stringed harp for him.

But the Lord 's decisions are good forever. His plans are good for generation after generation.

The Lord watches over his followers, those who wait for him to show his faithful love.

So we will wait for the Lord . He helps us and protects us.

Lord , we worship you, so show your great love for us.

I went to the Lord for help, and he listened. He saved me from all that I fear.

If you look to him for help, he will put a smile on your face. You will have no need to be ashamed.

Even strong lions get weak and hungry, but those who go to the Lord for help will have every good thing.

Stop doing anything evil, and do good. Look for peace, and do all you can to help people live peacefully.

The Lord saves his servants. All who go to him for protection will escape punishment.

I did nothing wrong, but they tried to trap me. For no reason at all, they dug a pit to catch me.