Study Desk

For I am about to stumble, and I am in constant pain.

Yes, I confess my wrongdoing, and I am concerned about my sins.

But now, O Lord, upon what am I relying? You are my only hope!

I am silent and cannot open my mouth because of what you have done.

Hear my prayer, O Lord ! Listen to my cry for help! Do not ignore my sobbing! For I am dependent on you, like one residing outside his native land; I am at your mercy, just as all my ancestors were.

For innumerable dangers surround me. My sins overtake me so I am unable to see; they outnumber the hairs of my head so my strength fails me.

I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

I am depressed, so I will pray to you while I am trapped here in the region of the upper Jordan, from Hermon, from Mount Mizar.

All day long I feel humiliated and am overwhelmed with shame,

He says, "Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!"

He says: "Listen my people! I am speaking! Listen Israel! I am accusing you! I am God, your God!

I am not condemning you because of your sacrifices, or because of your burnt sacrifices that you continually offer me.

For I am aware of my rebellious acts; I am forever conscious of my sin.

But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I continually trust in God's loyal love.

Pay attention to me and answer me! I am so upset and distressed, I am beside myself,

When I am afraid, I trust in you.

In God—I boast in his promise— in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God; I will give you the thank-offerings you deserve,

I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among those who want to devour me; men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are a sharp sword.