Study Desk

Our God says, "Calm down, and learn that I am God! All nations on earth will honor me."

The Lord All-Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our fortress.

(A psalm for the people of Korah and for the music leader.) All of you nations, clap your hands and shout joyful praises to God.

God has put every nation under our power,

God goes up to his throne, as people shout and trumpets blast.

Sing praises to God our King,

the ruler of all the earth! Praise God with songs.

God rules the nations from his sacred throne.

Their leaders come together and are now the people of Abraham's God. All rulers on earth surrender their weapons, and God is greatly praised!

(A song and a psalm for the people of Korah.) The Lord God is wonderful! He deserves all praise in the city where he lives. His holy mountain,

God is there to defend it and has proved to be its protector.

We had heard about it, and now we have seen it in the city of our God, the Lord All-Powerful. This is the city that God will let stand forever.

Our God, here in your temple we think about your love.

"Our God is like this forever and will always guide us."

You cannot buy back your life or pay off God!

It costs far too much to buy back your life. You can never pay God enough

But God will rescue me from the power of death.

(A psalm by Asaph.) From east to west, the powerful Lord God has been calling together everyone on earth.

God shines brightly from Zion, the most beautiful city.

Our God approaches, but not silently; a flaming fire comes first, and a storm surrounds him.