Study Desk

because you have rescued me from death and kept me from defeat. And so I walk in the presence of God, in the light that shines on the living.

You have warned those who have reverence for you, so that they might escape destruction.

Save us by your might; answer our prayer, so that the people you love may be rescued.

So I will always sing praises to you, as I offer you daily what I have promised.

Your constant love is better than life itself, and so I will praise you.

Say to God, "How wonderful are the things you do! Your power is so great that your enemies bow down in fear before you.

You have put us to the test, God; as silver is purified by fire, so you have tested us.

so that the whole world may know your will; so that all nations may know your salvation.

As smoke is blown away, so he drives them off; as wax melts in front of the fire, so do the wicked perish in God's presence.

so that you may wade in their blood, and your dogs may lap up as much as they want."

Don't stay so far away, O God; my God, hurry to my aid!

so that he will rule over your people with justice and govern the oppressed with righteousness.

And so they wear pride like a necklace and violence like a robe;

so that even God's people turn to them and eagerly believe whatever they say.

He keeps me awake all night; I am so worried that I cannot speak.

so that the next generation might learn them and in turn should tell their children.

And so the Lord was angry when he heard them; he attacked his people with fire, and his anger against them grew,

So they ate the food of angels, and God gave them all they wanted.

So the people ate and were satisfied; God gave them what they wanted.

So he ended their days like a breath and their lives with sudden disaster.