Study Desk

I am tired from calling for help; my throat is sore. My eyes are tired from waiting for God to help me.

I am like a stranger to my closest relatives and a foreigner to my mother's children.

Do not hide from me, your servant. I am in trouble. Hurry to help me!

I am sad and hurting. God, save me and protect me.

I am poor and helpless; God, hurry to me. You help me and save me. Lord , do not wait.

I am an example to many people, because you are my strong protection.

I am always praising you; all day long I honor you.

Do not reject me when I am old; do not leave me when my strength is gone.

Even though I am old and gray, do not leave me, God. I will tell the children about your power; I will tell those who live after me about your might.

You have given me many troubles and bad times, but you will give me life again. When I am almost dead, you will keep me alive.

But I am always with you; you have held my hand.

But I am close to God, and that is good. The Lord God is my protection. I will tell all that you have done.

The earth with all its people may shake, but I am the one who holds it steady. Selah

You keep my eyes from closing. I am too upset to say anything.

My people, listen. I am warning you. Israel, please listen to me!

I, the Lord , am your God, who brought you out of Egypt. Open your mouth and I will feed you.

A prayer of David. Lord , listen to me and answer me. I am poor and helpless.

My life is full of troubles, and I am nearly dead.

They think I am on the way to my grave. I am like a man with no strength.

You have brought me close to death; I am almost in the dark place of the dead.