Study Desk

Look! They lie in wait for my life; Fierce and powerful men [are uniting together to] launch an attack against me, Not for my wrongdoing nor for any sin of mine, O LORD.

Look how they belch out [insults] with their mouths; Swords [of sarcasm, ridicule, slander, and lies] are in their lips, For they say, "Who hears us?"

O [God] my strength, I will watch for You; For God is my stronghold [my refuge, my protector, my high tower].

My God in His [steadfast] lovingkindness will meet me; God will let me look triumphantly on my enemies [who lie in wait for me].

For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, Let them even be trapped in their pride, And on account of the curses and lies which they tell.

They wander around for food [to devour] And growl all night if they are not satisfied.

But as for me, I will sing of Your mighty strength and power; Yes, I will sing joyfully of Your lovingkindness in the morning; For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress.

To You, O [God] my strength, I will sing praises; For God is my stronghold [my refuge, my protector, my high tower], the God who shows me [steadfast] lovingkindness.

You have made the land quake, You have split it open; Heal its rifts, for it shakes and totters.

You have set up a banner for those who fear You [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder—a banner to shield them from attack], A banner that may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Give us help against the enemy, For the help of man is worthless (ineffectual, without purpose).

Through God we will have victory, For He will trample down our enemies.

For You have been a shelter and a refuge for me, A strong tower against the enemy.

For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name [with reverence].

For God alone my soul waits in silence; From Him comes my salvation.

For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him, For my hope is from Him.

Trust [confidently] in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Also to You, O Lord, belong lovingkindness and compassion, For You compensate every man according to [the value of] his work.

O God, You are my God; with deepest longing I will seek You; My soul [my life, my very self] thirsts for You, my flesh longs and sighs for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water.

For You have been my help, And in the shadow of Your wings [where I am always protected] I sing for joy.