Study Desk

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

I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched; My eyes fail while I wait [with confident expectation] for my God.

Those who hate me without cause are more than the hairs of my head; Those who would destroy me are powerful, being my enemies wrongfully; I am forced to restore what I did not steal.

They who sit in the [city's] gate talk about me and mock me, And I am the song of the drunkards.

Do not hide Your face from Your servant, For I am in distress; answer me quickly.

You know my reproach and my shame and my dishonor [how I am insulted]; My adversaries are all before You [each one fully known].

Reproach and insults have broken my heart and I am so sick. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, And for comforters, but I found none.

But I am sorrowful and in pain; May Your salvation, O God, set me [securely] on high.

But I am afflicted and needy; Come quickly to me, O God! You are my help and my rescuer; O LORD, do not delay.

I am as a wonder to many, For You are my strong refuge.

Do not cast me off nor send me away in the time of old age; Do not abandon me when my strength fails and I am weak.

And even when I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not abandon me, Until I declare Your [mighty] strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come.

Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand.

I remember God; then I am disquieted and I groan; I sigh [in prayer], and my spirit grows faint. Selah.

You have held my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.

"I am the LORD your God, Who brought you up from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.

Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, For I am distressed and needy [I long for Your help].

Protect my life (soul), for I am godly and faithful; O You my God, save Your servant, who trusts in You [believing in You and relying on You, confidently committing everything to You].

Make Your servant rejoice, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul [all that I am—in prayer].

I am counted among those who go down to the pit (grave); I am like a man who has no strength [a mere shadow],