Study Desk

But as for me, I trust [confidently] in You and Your greatness, O LORD; I said, "You are my God."

Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I call on You; Let the wicked (godless) be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).

How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who [reverently] fear You, Which You have prepared for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of man!

Blessed be the LORD, For He has shown His marvelous favor and lovingkindness to me [when I was assailed] in a besieged city.

As for me, I said in my alarm, "I am cut off from Your eyes." Nevertheless You heard the voice of my supplications (specific requests) When I cried to You [for help].

Be strong and let your hearts take courage, All you who wait for and confidently expect the LORD.

For day and night Your hand [of displeasure] was heavy upon me; My energy (vitality, strength) was drained away as with the burning heat of summer. Selah.

Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You [for forgiveness] in a time when You [are near and] may be found; Surely when the great waters [of trial and distressing times] overflow they will not reach [the spirit in] him.

Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous [who actively seek right standing with Him]; Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones; Praise is becoming and appropriate for those who are upright [in heart—those with moral integrity and godly character].

For the word of the LORD is right; And all His work is done in faithfulness.

For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.

A horse is a false hope for victory; Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.

We wait [expectantly] for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.

For in Him our heart rejoices, Because we trust [lean on, rely on, and are confident] in His holy name.

O [reverently] fear the LORD, you His saints (believers, holy ones); For to those who fear Him there is no want.

When the righteous cry [for help], the LORD hears And rescues them from all their distress and troubles.

The LORD is near to the heartbroken And He saves those who are crushed in spirit (contrite in heart, truly sorry for their sin).

Take hold of shield and buckler (small shield), And stand up for my help.

For without cause they hid their net for me; Without cause they dug a pit [of destruction] for my life.