Study Desk

Our Lord , judge the nations! Judge me and show that I am honest and innocent.

Why are you far away, Lord ? Why do you hide yourself when I am in trouble?

My enemies will say, "Now we've won!" They will be greatly pleased when I am defeated.

I am your chosen one. You won't leave me in the grave or let my body decay.

(A prayer by David.) I am innocent, Lord ! Won't you listen as I pray and beg for help? I am honest! Please hear my prayer.

Only you can say that I am innocent, because only your eyes can see the truth.

I don't do like others. I obey your teachings and am not cruel.

I am innocent, Lord , and I will see your face! When I awake, all I want is to see you as you are.

You are my mighty rock, my fortress, my protector, the rock where I am safe, my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter.

You are good to me, Lord , because I do right, and you reward me because I am innocent.

By your teachings, Lord, I am warned; by obeying them, I am greatly rewarded.

I am certain, Lord , that you will help your chosen king. You will answer my prayers from your holy place in heaven, and you will save me with your mighty arm.

But I am merely a worm, far less than human, and I am hated and rejected by people everywhere.

Don't stay far off when I am in trouble with no one to help me.

I am lonely and troubled. Show that you care and have pity on me.

(By David.) Show that I am right, Lord ! I stay true to myself, and I have trusted you without doubting.

Test my thoughts and find out what I am like.

I never forget your kindness, and I am always faithful to you.

(By David.) You, Lord , are the light that keeps me safe. I am not afraid of anyone. You protect me, and I have no fears.

My heart tells me to pray. I am eager to see your face,