Study Desk

Lord God of Israel, we praise you. Only you can work miracles.

(A psalm by Asaph.) God is truly good to Israel, especially to everyone with a pure heart.

They dare to speak against God and to order others around.

God will bring his people back, and they will drink the water he so freely gives.

Only evil people would say, "God Most High cannot know everything!"

Powerful Lord God, all who stay far from you will be lost, and you will destroy those who are unfaithful.

(A special psalm by Asaph.) Our God, why have you completely rejected us? Why are you so angry with the ones you care for?

Our God, how much longer will our enemies sneer? Won't they ever stop insulting you?

Our God and King, you have ruled since ancient times; you have won victories everywhere on this earth.

Do something, God! Defend yourself. Remember how those fools sneer at you all day long.

(A psalm and a song by Asaph for the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy.") Our God, we thank you for being so near to us! Everyone celebrates your wonderful deeds.

Our Lord and our God, victory doesn't come from the east or the west or from the desert.

But I will always tell about you, the God of Jacob, and I will sing your praise.

(A song and a psalm for the music leader. Use stringed instruments.) You, our God, are famous in Judah and honored in Israel.

God of Jacob, when you roar, enemy chariots and horses drop dead in their tracks.

Our God, you are fearsome, and no one can oppose you when you are angry.

Everyone, make your promises to the Lord your God and do what you promise. The Lord is fearsome, and all of his servants should bring him gifts.

God destroys the courage of rulers and kings and makes cowards of them.

(A psalm by Asaph for Jeduthun, the music leader.) I pray to you, Lord God, and I beg you to listen.

Because of you, Lord God, I can't sleep. I am restless and can't even talk.