Study Desk

His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.

that it need not heed the tune of the charmer who skillfully weaves his spell.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch his house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.

God has spoken from His sanctuary: "I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth.

Increase the days of the king's life; may his years span many generations.

They fully intend to topple him from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah

and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.

Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind.

He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

Praise our God, O peoples; let the sound of His praise be heard.

I cried out to Him with my mouth, and His praise was on my tongue.

Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion!

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah

For the choirmaster. A Psalm Of David. A Song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence.

Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds-His name is the LORD-and rejoice before Him.

A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in His holy habitation.

Why do you gaze in envy, O mountains of many peaks? This is the mountain God chose for His dwelling, where the LORD will surely dwell forever.