Study Desk

He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name—[inspiring reverence and godly fear].

The [reverent] fear of the LORD is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom; A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the LORD; His praise endures forever.

Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who fears the LORD [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with obedience], Who delights greatly in His commandments.

His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.

Wealth and riches are in his house, And his righteousness endures forever.

It is well with the man who is gracious and lends; He conducts his affairs with justice.

He will not fear bad news; His heart is steadfast, trusting [confidently relying on and believing] in the LORD.

His heart is upheld, he will not fear While he looks [with satisfaction] on his adversaries.

He has given freely to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.

The wicked will see it and be angered, He will gnash his teeth and melt away [in despair and death]; The desire of the wicked will perish and come to nothing.

The LORD is high above all nations, And His glory above the heavens.

That He may seat them with princes, With the princes of His people.

Judah became His sanctuary, And Israel His dominion.

O Israel, trust and take refuge in the LORD! [Be confident in Him, cling to Him, rely on His word!] He is their help and their shield.

Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.

What will I give to the LORD [in return] For all His benefits toward me? [How can I repay Him for His precious blessings?]

I will pay my vows to the LORD, Yes, in the presence of all His people.

Precious [and of great consequence] in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His godly ones [so He watches over them].

I will pay my vows to the LORD, Yes, in the presence of all His people,

For His lovingkindness prevails over us [and we triumph and overcome through Him], And the truth of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!)