Study Desk

He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.

For the music director; by the Lord 's servant David, who sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said: "I love you, Lord , my source of strength!

In my distress I called to the Lord ; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals.

He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet.

He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them.

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever."

For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.

Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness.

Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.

May he send you help from his temple; from Zion may he give you support!

Now I am sure that the Lord will deliver his chosen king; he will intervene for him from his holy heavenly temple, and display his mighty ability to deliver.

You grant him his heart's desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head.

He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.

Let the oppressed eat and be filled! Let those who seek his help praise the Lord ! May you live forever!

They will come and tell about his saving deeds; they will tell a future generation what he has accomplished.

He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation.

Who is allowed to ascend the mountain of the Lord ? Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?