Study Desk

O LORD, remember on David's behalf All his hardship and affliction;

Let us go into His tabernacle; Let us worship at His footstool.

For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place:

"His enemies I will clothe with shame, But upon himself shall his crown shine."

It is like the precious oil [of consecration] poured on the head, Coming down on the beard, Even the beard of Aaron, Coming down upon the edge of his [priestly] robes [consecrating the whole body].

Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is gracious and lovely.

For the LORD has chosen [the descendants of] Jacob for Himself, Israel for His own special treasure and possession.

Who causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth; Who makes lightning for the rain, Who brings the wind from His storehouses;

Who sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, Upon Pharaoh and all his servants.

And He gave their land as a heritage, A heritage to Israel His people.

For the LORD will judge His people And He will have compassion on His servants [revealing His mercy].

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness (graciousness, mercy, compassion) endures forever.

Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness endures forever.

Give thanks to the Lord of lords, For His lovingkindness endures forever.

To Him who alone does great wonders, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

To Him who stretched out the earth upon the waters, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

To Him who made the great lights, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

The sun to rule over the day, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

The moon and stars to rule by night, For His lovingkindness endures forever;