Study Desk

"Ask me for proof that my promise will come true. Ask for something to happen deep in the world of the dead or high in the heavens above."

On that day the Lord will punish the powers in the heavens and the kings of the earth.

You, Lord , are above all others, and you live in the heavens. You have brought justice and fairness to Jerusalem;

Lord God All-Powerful of Israel, your throne is above the winged creatures. You created the heavens and the earth, and you alone rule the kingdoms of this world.

God is the one who rules the whole earth, and we that live here are merely insects. He spread out the heavens like a curtain or an open tent.

I am the Lord God. I created the heavens like an open tent above. I made the earth and everything that grows on it. I am the source of life for all who live on this earth, so listen to what I say.

Tell the heavens and the earth to start singing! Tell the mountains and every tree in the forest to join in the song! The Lord has rescued his people; now they will worship him.

Tell the heavens to send down justice like showers of rain. Prepare the earth for my saving power to sprout and produce justice that I, the Lord , create.

The Lord alone is God! He created the heavens and made a world where people can live, instead of creating an empty desert. The Lord alone is God; there are no others.

Tell the heavens and the earth to celebrate and sing; command every mountain to join in the song. The Lord 's people have suffered, but he has shown mercy and given them comfort.

I spread out the heavens and laid foundations for the earth. But you have forgotten me, your Lord and Creator. All day long you were afraid of those who were angry and hoped to abuse you. Where are they now?

I have told you what to say, and I will keep you safe in the palm of my hand. I spread out the heavens and laid foundations for the earth. Now I say, "Jerusalem, your people are mine."

Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, my thoughts and my ways are higher than yours.

Our holy God lives forever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Please, Lord , look down from your holy and glorious home in the heavens and see what's going on. Have you lost interest? Where is your power? Show that you care about us and have mercy!

Rip the heavens apart! Come down, Lord ; make the mountains tremble.

I am creating new heavens and a new earth; everything of the past will be forgotten.

I also promise that you will always have descendants and will never be forgotten, just as the new heavens and the new earth that I create will last forever.

Tell the heavens to tremble with fear!

You told me to say that idols did not create the heavens and the earth, and that you, the Lord , will destroy every idol.