Study Desk

For the leader. Set to "Lilies." By David:

Save me, God! For the water threatens my life.

I am exhausted from crying, my throat is dry and sore, my eyes are worn out with looking for my God.

Those who hate me for no reason outnumber the hairs on my head. My persecutors are powerful, my enemies accuse me falsely. Am I expected to return things I didn't steal?

For your sake I suffer insults, shame covers my face.

because zeal for your house is eating me up, and on me are falling the insults of those insulting you.

As for me, Adonai , let my prayer to you come at an acceptable time; In your great grace, God, answer me with the truth of your salvation.

Answer me, Adonai , for your grace is good; in your great mercy, turn to me.

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

for persecuting someone you had already stricken, for adding to the pain of those you wounded.

For Adonai pays attention to the needy and doesn't scorn his captive people.

For God will save Tziyon, he will build the cities of Y'hudah. [His people] will settle there and possess it. The descendants of his servants will inherit it, and those who love his name will live there.

For the leader. By David. As a reminder:

But may all those who seek you be glad and take joy in you. May those who love your salvation say always, "God is great and glorious!" But I am poor and needy; God, hurry for me. You are my helper and rescuer; Adonai , don't delay!

Be for me a sheltering rock, where I can always come. You have determined to save me, because you are my bedrock and stronghold.

For you are my hope, Adonai Elohim , in whom I have trusted since I was young.

To many, I am an amazing example; but you are strong protection for me.

My mouth is full of praise for you, filled with your glory all day long.

For my enemies are talking about me, those seeking my life are plotting together.

As for me, I will praise you with a lyre for your faithfulness, my God. I will sing praises to you with a lute, Holy One of Isra'el.