Study Desk

I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous (those in right standing with God) abandoned Or his descendants pleading for bread.

I am bent over and greatly bowed down; I go about mourning all day long.

I am numb and greatly bruised [deadly cold and completely worn out]; I groan because of the disquiet and moaning of my heart.

But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.

Yes, I am like a man who does not hear, In whose mouth are no arguments.

For I am ready to fall; My sorrow is continually before me.

For I do confess my guilt and iniquity; I am filled with anxiety because of my sin.

"LORD, let me know my [life's] end And [to appreciate] the extent of my days; Let me know how frail I am [how transient is my stay here].

"I am mute, I do not open my mouth, Because it is You who has done it.

"Remove Your plague from me; I am wasting away because of the conflict and opposition of Your hand.

"Hear my prayer, O LORD, and listen to my cry; Do not be silent at my tears; For I am Your temporary guest, A sojourner like all my fathers.

"O look away from me, that I may smile and again know joy Before I depart and am no more."

For innumerable evils have encompassed me; My sins have overtaken me, so that I am not able to see. They are more numerous than the hairs of my head, And my heart has failed me.

Even though I am afflicted and needy, Still the Lord takes thought and is mindful of me. You are my help and my rescuer. O my God, do not delay.

"Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth."

"Hear, O My people, and I will speak; O Israel, I will testify against you: I am God, your God.

For I am conscious of my transgressions and I acknowledge them; My sin is always before me.

But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust [confidently] in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever.

Listen to me and answer me; I am restless and distraught in my complaint and distracted

When I am afraid, I will put my trust and faith in You.