Study Desk

But when I looked again, they were gone! Though I searched for them, I could not find them!

Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace.

You know what I long for, Lord; you hear my every sigh.

For I am waiting for you, O Lord . You must answer for me, O Lord my God.

But I confess my sins; I am deeply sorry for what I have done.

They repay me evil for good and oppose me for pursuing good.

For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of David. I said to myself, "I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me."

I am silent before you; I won't say a word, for my punishment is from you.

When you discipline us for our sins, you consume like a moth what is precious to us. Each of us is but a breath. Interlude

Hear my prayer, O Lord ! Listen to my cries for help! Don't ignore my tears. For I am your guest— a traveler passing through, as my ancestors were before me.

For the choir director: A psalm of David. I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.

O Lord my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them.

I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart."

For troubles surround me— too many to count! My sins pile up so high I can't see my way out. They outnumber the hairs on my head. I have lost all courage.

Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, "Aha! We've got him now!"

But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "The Lord is great!"

As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper and my savior. O my God, do not delay.

For the choir director: A psalm of David. Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.

"O Lord ," I prayed, "have mercy on me. Heal me, for I have sinned against you."

I know you are pleased with me, for you have not let my enemies triumph over me.