Study Desk

When he is tried, let him come forth guilty; let his prayer be counted as sin!

May his days be few; may another seize his goods!

May his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow!

May his children wander about and beg; may they be driven out of the ruins they inhabit!

May the creditor seize all that he has; may strangers plunder the fruits of his toil!

Let there be none to extend kindness to him, nor any to pity his fatherless children!

May his posterity be cut off; may his name be blotted out in the second generation!

May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out!

Let them be before the LORD continually; and may his memory be cut off from the earth!

He clothed himself with cursing as his coat, may it soak into his body like water, like oil into his bones!

The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind, "You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchiz'edek."

The Lord is at your right hand; he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath.

He will drink from the brook by the way; therefore he will lift up his head.

Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures for ever.

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.

He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy,

He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name!

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who practice it. His praise endures for ever!