Study Desk

When my spirit faints within me, you know my way. On the path where I walk, they have hidden a trap for me;

look to my right and see. There is no one looking out for me; there is no escape for me; no one cares for my soul.

Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low. Deliver me from my pursuers, for they are stronger than I.

For the enemy has pursued my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground. He has made me dwell in dark places like those long dead.

I stretch out my hands to you; my soul longs for you like a dry land. Selah

Cause me to hear your loyal love in the morning, for I trust you. Cause me to know the way that I should go, for I lift up my soul to you.

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; your Spirit is good. Lead me onto level ground.

For your name's sake, O Yahweh, preserve my life; in your righteousness bring me out of trouble.

And in your loyal love destroy my enemies, and exterminate all the adversaries of my soul, for I am your servant.

Of David. Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, the one who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war—

He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry for help, and saves them.

who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food for the hungry. Yahweh sets prisoners free;

Praise Yah. For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; praise is fitting.

who covers the heavens with clouds, who provides rain for the earth, who causes grass to grow on the mountains.

Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, the ones who hope for his loyal love.

for he strengthens the bars of your gates. He blesses your children within you;

He has not done so for any nation, and they do not know his ordinances. Praise Yah.

And he has raised high a horn for his people, praise for all his faithful— for the children of Israel, a people close to him. Praise Yah.

For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people; he glorifies the afflicted with salvation.

Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds.