Study Desk

Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God, and once again I will praise him, my savior and my God.

Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God, and once again I will praise him, my savior and my God.

I am always in disgrace; I am covered with shame

"Stop fighting," he says, "and know that I am God, supreme among the nations, supreme over the world."

I am not afraid in times of danger when I am surrounded by enemies,

"Listen, my people, and I will speak; I will testify against you, Israel. I am God, your God.

You have done all this, and I have said nothing, so you thought that I am like you. But now I reprimand you and make the matter plain to you.

I recognize my faults; I am always conscious of my sins.

But I am like an olive tree growing in the house of God; I trust in his constant love forever and ever.

Listen to me and answer me; I am worn out by my worries.

I am terrified by the threats of my enemies, crushed by the oppression of the wicked. They bring trouble on me; they are angry with me and hate me.

I am terrified, and the terrors of death crush me.

I am gripped by fear and trembling; I am overcome with horror.

Be merciful to me, O God, because I am under attack; my enemies persecute me all the time.

When I am afraid, O Lord Almighty, I put my trust in you.

I trust in God and am not afraid; I praise him for what he has promised. What can a mere human being do to me?

You know how troubled I am; you have kept a record of my tears. Aren't they listed in your book?

I am surrounded by enemies, who are like lions hungry for human flesh. Their teeth are like spears and arrows; their tongues are like sharp swords.

My enemies have spread a net to catch me; I am overcome with distress. They dug a pit in my path, but fell into it themselves.

I am in trouble, God—listen to my prayer! I am afraid of my enemies—save my life!