Study Desk

The sea belongs to him, for he made it. His hands formed the dry land, too.

for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care. If only you would listen to his voice today!

For there your ancestors tested and tried my patience, even though they saw everything I did.

For forty years I was angry with them, and I said, ‘They are a people whose hearts turn away from me. They refuse to do what I tell them.'

Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! Let the trees of the forest sing for joy

before the Lord , for he is coming! He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with his truth.

Those who worship idols are disgraced— all who brag about their worthless gods— for every god must bow to him.

For you, O Lord , are supreme over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

A psalm. Sing a new song to the Lord , for he has done wonderful deeds. His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power!

Shout to the Lord , all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!

before the Lord , for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness.

Exalt the Lord our God! Bow low before his feet, for he is holy!

Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel also called on his name. They cried to the Lord for help, and he answered them.

Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain in Jerusalem, for the Lord our God is holy!

For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me.

For my days disappear like smoke, and my bones burn like red-hot coals.

I eat ashes for food. My tears run down into my drink

because of your anger and wrath. For you have picked me up and thrown me out.

For your people love every stone in her walls and cherish even the dust in her streets.