Study Desk

Even a sparrow finds a home,and a swallow, a nest for herselfwhere she places her young—near your altars, Lord of Armies,my King and my God.

For the Lord God is a sun and shield.The Lord grants favor and honor;he does not withhold the goodfrom those who live with integrity.

Will you be angry with us forever?Will you prolong your anger for all generations?

Righteousness will go before himto prepare the way for his steps.

Listen, Lord, and answer me,for I am poor and needy.

Protect my life, for I am faithful.You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you.

Be gracious to me, Lord,for I call to you all day long.

For you, Lord, are kind and ready to forgive,abounding in faithful love to all who call on you.

Lord, hear my prayer;listen to my plea for mercy.

I call on you in the day of my distress,for you will answer me.

For you are great and perform wonders;you alone are God.

For your faithful love for me is great,and you rescue my life from the depths of Sheol.

For I have had enough troubles,and my life is near Sheol.

Do you work wonders for the dead?Do departed spirits rise up to praise you?Selah

But I call to you for help, Lord;in the morning my prayer meets you.

For I will declare,“Faithful love is built up forever;you establish your faithfulness in the heavens.”

‘I will establish your offspring foreverand build up your throne for all generations.’”Selah

For who in the skies can compare with the Lord?Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord?

North and south—you created them.Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at your name.

For you are their magnificent strength;by your favor our horn is exalted.