Study Desk

Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

For the music director; by the Korahites, a well-written song. O God, we have clearly heard; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in ancient times.

For they did not conquer the land by their swords, and they did not prevail by their strength, but rather by your power, strength and good favor, for you were partial to them.

For I do not trust in my bow, and I do not prevail by my sword.

For you deliver us from our enemies; you humiliate those who hate us.

You sold your people for a pittance; you did not ask a high price for them.

would not God discover it, for he knows one's thoughts?

For we lie in the dirt, with our bellies pressed to the ground.

For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe."

You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!

You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

For the music director; by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style; a song. God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble.

For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,

For the music director; by the Korahites; a psalm. All you nations, clap your hands! Shout out to God in celebration!

For the sovereign Lord is awe-inspiring; he is the great king who rules the whole earth!

He picked out for us a special land to be a source of pride for Jacob, whom he loves. (Selah)

For God is king of the whole earth! Sing a well-written song!

The nobles of the nations assemble, along with the people of the God of Abraham, for God has authority over the rulers of the earth. He is highly exalted!

For look, the kings assemble; they advance together.