Study Desk

Resh Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.

The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees.

Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.

I long for your rescue, Lord , so I have obeyed your commands.

I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.

Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.

Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.

Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.

O Lord , I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight.

I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. I took my troubles to the Lord ; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.

I search for peace; but when I speak of peace, they want war!

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there?

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord ."

Pray for peace in Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper.

For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, "May you have peace."

For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem.

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven.

We keep looking to the Lord our God for his mercy, just as servants keep their eyes on their master, as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal.

Have mercy on us, Lord , have mercy, for we have had our fill of contempt.