Study Desk

When I see the wicked breaking your law, I am filled with anger.

I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws.

I am worn out, Lord , waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word.

I am as useless as a discarded wineskin; yet I have not forgotten your commands.

I am yours—save me! I have tried to obey your commands.

I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law.

Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.

I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.

I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings.

I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy.

When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.

How happy I am because of your promises— as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.

Lord , I have given up my pride and turned away from my arrogance. I am not concerned with great matters or with subjects too difficult for me.

Instead, I am content and at peace. As a child lies quietly in its mother's arms, so my heart is quiet within me.

When I am surrounded by troubles, you keep me safe. You oppose my angry enemies and save me by your power.

You see me, whether I am working or resting; you know all my actions.

If I counted them, they would be more than the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.

Good people may punish me and rebuke me in kindness, but I will never accept honor from evil people, because I am always praying against their evil deeds.

When I am ready to give up, he knows what I should do. In the path where I walk, my enemies have hidden a trap for me.

Listen to my cry for help, for I am sunk in despair. Save me from my enemies; they are too strong for me.