Study Desk

I am sinking in deep mud, and there is no solid ground; I am out in deep water, and the waves are about to drown me.

I am worn out from calling for help, and my throat is aching. I have strained my eyes, looking for your help.

It is for your sake that I have been insulted and that I am covered with shame.

I am like a stranger to my relatives, like a foreigner to my family.

Don't hide yourself from your servant; I am in great trouble—answer me now!

You know how I am insulted, how I am disgraced and dishonored; you see all my enemies.

Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I had hoped for sympathy, but there was none; for comfort, but I found none.

But I am in pain and despair; lift me up, O God, and save me!

I am weak and poor; come to me quickly, O God. You are my savior and my Lord — hurry to my aid!

Do not reject me now that I am old; do not abandon me now that I am feeble.

Now that I am old and my hair is gray, do not abandon me, O God! Be with me while I proclaim your power and might to all generations to come.

He keeps me awake all night; I am so worried that I cannot speak.

I am going to use wise sayings and explain mysteries from the past,

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

I am listening to what the Lord God is saying; he promises peace to us, his own people, if we do not go back to our foolish ways.

Listen to me, Lord , and answer me, for I am helpless and weak.

Save me from death, because I am loyal to you; save me, for I am your servant and I trust in you.

So many troubles have fallen on me that I am close to death.

I am like all others who are about to die; all my strength is gone.

I am abandoned among the dead; I am like the slain lying in their graves, those you have forgotten completely, who are beyond your help.