Study Desk

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the rock except our God?

He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.

They cried for help, but there was no one to save them-to the LORD, but He did not answer.

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD sanction all your petitions.

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!

For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.

He asked You for life, and You granted it-length of days, forever and ever.

For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.

For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken.

For You will put them to flight when Your bow is trained upon them.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of "The Doe of the Dawn." A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning?

Be not far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.

For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet.

They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.

For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help.