Study Desk

They did not remember his miraculous signs in Egypt, his wonders on the plain of Zoan.

He loosed on them his fierce anger— all his fury, rage, and hostility. He dispatched against them a band of destroying angels.

He turned his anger against them; he did not spare the Egyptians' lives but ravaged them with the plague.

But he led his own people like a flock of sheep, guiding them safely through the wilderness.

He brought them to the border of his holy land, to this land of hills he had won for them.

But they kept testing and rebelling against God Most High. They did not obey his laws.

Then he abandoned his dwelling at Shiloh, the Tabernacle where he had lived among the people.

He allowed the Ark of his might to be captured; he surrendered his glory into enemy hands.

He gave his people over to be butchered by the sword, because he was so angry with his own people—his special possession.

He routed his enemies and sent them to eternal shame.

There he built his sanctuary as high as the heavens, as solid and enduring as the earth.

He chose his servant David, calling him from the sheep pens.

I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways.

Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory.

Yes, the Lord pours down his blessings. Our land will yield its bountiful harvest.

Righteousness goes as a herald before him, preparing the way for his steps.

The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne.

His enemies will not defeat him, nor will the wicked overpower him.

I will beat down his adversaries before him and destroy those who hate him.

I will extend his rule over the sea, his dominion over the rivers.