Study Desk

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

If I were hungry, I would not ask you for food. I already own the world and everything in it.

You hate for me to tell you what to do. You ignore what I say.

God, spare me from the punishment of death. My God, you are the one who saves me! Let me sing about all the good things you do for me!

God, I praise you forever for what you have done. I will speak your name before your followers because it is so good!

God 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 God's help. Don't they understand what they are doing?

To the director: With instruments. A maskil of David. God, hear my prayer. Don't ignore my cry for help.

I will call to God for help, and the Lord will save me.

Give your worries to the Lord , and he will care for you. He will never let those who are good be defeated.

But, God, you will send those liars and murderers to the grave. They will die before their life is half finished! As for me, I will put my trust in you.

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

They hide together and watch every move I make, hoping for some way to kill me.

I know that when l call for help, my enemies will turn and run. I know that because God is with me!

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

To the director: To the tune "Don't Destroy." A miktam of David written when he escaped from Saul and went into the cave. God, be merciful to me. Be kind because my soul trusts in you. I have come to you for protection, while the trouble passes.

I pray to God Most High for help, and he takes care of me completely!

My enemies set a trap for my feet to bring me down. They dug a deep pit to catch me, but they fell into it. Selah

Look, powerful men are waiting for me. Lord , they are waiting to kill me, even though I did not sin or commit a crime.

I have done nothing wrong, but they are rushing to attack me. Come and see for yourself!