Study Desk

Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.

Answer my prayers, O Lord , for your unfailing love is wonderful. Take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful.

Don't hide from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in deep trouble!

But instead, they give me poison for food; they offer me sour wine for my thirst.

For this will please the Lord more than sacrificing cattle, more than presenting a bull with its horns and hooves.

For the Lord hears the cries of the needy; he does not despise his imprisoned people.

For God will save Jerusalem and rebuild the towns of Judah. His people will live there and settle in their own land.

For the choir director: A psalm of David, asking God to remember him. Please, God, rescue me! Come quickly, Lord , and help me.

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, "God is great!"

But as for me, I am poor and needy; please hurry to my aid, O God. You are my helper and my savior; O Lord , do not delay.

O Lord , I have come to you for protection; don't let me be disgraced.

Save me and rescue me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me, and set me free.

Be my rock of safety where I can always hide. Give the order to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.

Yes, you have been with me from birth; from my mother's womb you have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising you!

For my enemies are whispering against me. They are plotting together to kill me.

They say, "God has abandoned him. Let's go and get him, for no one will help him now."

But I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more.

I will shout for joy and sing your praises, for you have ransomed me.

I will tell about your righteous deeds all day long, for everyone who tried to hurt me has been shamed and humiliated.