Study Desk

When his breath leaves him,he returns to the ground;on that day his plans die.

Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob,whose hope is in the Lord his God,

Our Lord is great, vast in power;his understanding is infinite.

The Lord values those who fear him,those who put their hope in his faithful love.

He sends his command throughout the earth;his word runs swiftly.

he throws his hailstones like crumbs.Who can withstand his cold?

He sends his word and melts them;he unleashes his winds, and the water flows.

He declares his word to Jacob,his statutes and judgments to Israel.

He has not done this for every nation;they do not know his judgments.Hallelujah!

Praise him, all his angels;praise him, all his heavenly armies.

lightning and hail, snow and cloud,stormy wind that executes his command,

Let them praise the name of the Lord,for his name alone is exalted.His majesty covers heaven and earth.

He has raised up a horn for his people,resulting in praise to all his faithful ones,to the Israelites, the people close to him.Hallelujah!

Hallelujah!Sing to the Lord a new song,his praise in the assembly of the faithful.

Let them praise his name with dancingand make music to him with tambourine and lyre.

For the Lord takes pleasure in his people;he adorns the humble with salvation.

carrying out the judgment decreed against them.This honor is for all his faithful people.Hallelujah!

Hallelujah!Praise God in his sanctuary.Praise him in his mighty expanse.

Praise him for his powerful acts;praise him for his abundant greatness.

For the Lord gives wisdom;from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.