Study Desk

In vain do you get up early and put off going to bed, working hard to earn a living; for he provides for his beloved, even when they sleep.

How blessed is the man who has filled his quiver with them; he will not have to be embarrassed when contending with foes at the city gate.

A song of ascents: How happy is everyone who fears Adonai , who lives by his ways.

I wait longingly for Adonai ; I put my hope in his word.

Let's go into his dwelling and prostrate ourselves at his footstool.

For Adonai has chosen Tziyon, he has wanted it as his home.

His enemies I will clothe with shame, but on him there will be a shining crown."

It is like fragrant oil on the head that runs down over the beard, over the beard of Aharon, and flows down on the collar of his robes.

praise Yah, for Adonai is good; sing to his name, because it is pleasant.

For Yah chose Ya‘akov for himself, Isra'el as his own unique treasure.

He raises clouds from the ends of the earth, he makes the lightning flash in the rain and brings the wind out from his storehouses.

He sent signs and wonders among you, Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his subjects.

Then he gave their land as a heritage, to be possessed by Isra'el his people.

For Adonai will vindicate his people, he will take pity on his servants.

Give thanks to Adonai , for he is good, for his grace continues forever.

Give thanks to the God of gods, for his grace continues forever.

Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his grace continues forever;

to him who alone has done great wonders, for his grace continues forever;

to him who skillfully made the heavens, for his grace continues forever;

to him who spread out the earth on the water, for his grace continues forever;