Study Desk

And loving-kindness belongs to You, O Lord. For You pay every man by the work he has done.

O God, You are my God. I will look for You with all my heart and strength. My soul is thirsty for You. My flesh is weak wanting You in a dry and tired land where there is no water.

For You have been my help. And I sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.

They will be given over to the power of the sword. They will become food for foxes.

But the king will be full of joy in God. All who are faithful to God will be full of joy. For the mouth of those who speak lies will be stopped.

They think of ways to do bad things, and say, "We have made a perfect plan!" For the inside thoughts and the heart of a man are deep.

Those who live far away are afraid of Your great works. You make morning and evening call out for joy.

The grass lands are covered with birds. And the valleys are covered with grain. They call out for joy and sing.

For You have tested us, O God. You have made us pure like silver is made pure.

Come and hear, all who fear God, and I will tell you what He has done for me.

May the nations be glad and sing for joy. For You will be fair when You judge the people and rule the nations of the earth.

Sing to God. Sing praises to His name. Make a road for Him Who goes through the deserts. The Lord is His name. Be full of joy before Him.

God makes a home for those who are alone. He leads men out of prison into happiness and well-being. But those who fight against Him live in an empty desert.

O mountains of many high tops, why do you look with jealousy at the mountain which God has chosen for His home? For sure, the Lord will live there forever.

Your God has called for your strength. Show Your strength, O God, Who has acted for us.

Save me, O God, for the waters have almost taken my life.

I have cried until I am tired. My mouth is dry. My eyes become weak while I wait for my God.

May those who wait for You not be put to shame because of me, O Lord God of All. May those who look for You not lose respect because of me, O God of Israel.

For the strong desire for Your house has burned me up. And the bad things said about You have fallen on me.

But as for me, my prayer is to You at the right time, O Lord. Answer me with Your saving truth in Your great loving-kindness, O God.