Study Desk

Our God, show your strength! Show us once again.

Now sing praises to God! Every kingdom on earth, sing to the Lord!

The God of Israel is fearsome in his temple, and he makes us strong. Let's praise our God!

(By David for the music leader. To the tune "Lilies.") Save me, God! I am about to drown.

There are more people who hate me for no reason than there are hairs on my head. Many terrible enemies want to destroy me, God. Am I supposed to give back something I didn't steal?

Lord God All-Powerful, ruler of Israel, don't let me embarrass anyone who trusts and worships you.

I am mistreated and in pain. Protect me, God, and keep me safe!

I will praise the Lord God with a song and a thankful heart.

Heaven and earth will praise our God, and so will the oceans and everything in them.

God will rescue Jerusalem, and he will rebuild the towns of Judah. His people will live there on their own land,

and when the time comes, their children will inherit the land. Then everyone who loves God will also settle there.

(By David for the music leader. To be used when an offering is made.) Save me, Lord God! Hurry and help.

Let your worshipers celebrate and be glad because of you. They love your saving power, so let them always say, "God is wonderful!"

I am poor and needy, but you, the Lord God, care about me. You are the one who saves me. Please hurry and help!

Come and save me, Lord God, from vicious and cruel and brutal enemies!

They say, "Now we'll catch you! God has deserted you, and no one can save you."

Come closer, God! Please hurry and help.

I will praise you, Lord God, for your mighty deeds and your power to save.

I will praise you, God, the Holy One of Israel. You are faithful. I will play the harp and sing your praises.

(By Solomon.) Please help the king to be honest and fair just like you, our God.