Study Desk

Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Exalt Him who rides through the deserts, Whose name is the LORD, and be jubilant before Him.

A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy dwelling.

Why do you look with envy, you mountains of many peaks, At the mountain God has desired as His dwelling? Indeed, the LORD will dwell there forever.

God certainly will shatter the heads of His enemies, The hairy head of one who goes about in his guilt.

To Him who rides upon the highest heavens, which are from ancient times; Behold, He speaks with His voice, a mighty voice.

Ascribe strength to God; His majesty is over Israel, And His strength is in the skies.

For the LORD hears the needy, And does not despise those of His who are prisoners.

The descendants of His servants will inherit it, And those who love His name will live in it.

May the righteous flourish in his days, As well as an abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.

May the nomads of the desert bow before him, And his enemies lick the dust.

He will rescue their life from oppression and violence, And their blood will be precious in his sight;

May his name endure forever; May his name produce descendants as long as the sun shines; And may people wish blessings on themselves by him; May all nations call him blessed.

And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.

Therefore his people return here, And abundant waters are drunk by them.

It seems like one bringing up His axe into a forest of trees.

God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.

His tabernacle is in Salem; His dwelling place also is in Zion.

The stouthearted were plundered, They sank into sleep; And none of the warriors could use his hands.

Has His favor ceased forever? Has His promise come to an end forever?

Has God forgotten to be gracious, Or has He in anger withdrawn His compassion? Selah