Study Desk

Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me,for I take refuge in you.I will seek refuge in the shadow of your wingsuntil danger passes.

I call to God Most High,to God who fulfills his purpose for me.

God, be exalted above the heavens;let your glory be over the whole earth.

My heart is confident, God, my heart is confident.I will sing; I will sing praises.

God, be exalted above the heavens;let your glory be over the whole earth.

God, knock the teeth out of their mouths;Lord, tear out the young lions’ fangs.

Then people will say,“Yes, there is a reward for the righteous!There is a God who judges on earth!”

Rescue me from my enemies, my God;protect me from those who rise up against me.

Lord God of Armies, you are the God of Israel.Rise up to punish all the nations;do not show favor to any wicked traitors.Selah

I will keep watch for you, my strength,because God is my stronghold.

My faithful God will come to meet me;God will let me look down on my adversaries.

Consume them in rage;consume them until they are gone.Then people will know throughout the earththat God rules over Jacob.Selah

To you, my strength, I sing praises,because God is my stronghold—my faithful God.

God, you have rejected us;you have broken us down;you have been angry. Restore us!

God has spoken in his sanctuary:“I will celebrate!I will divide up Shechem.I will apportion the Valley of Succoth.

God, haven’t you rejected us?God, you do not march out with our armies.

With God we will perform valiantly;he will trample our foes.

God, hear my cry;pay attention to my prayer.

God, you have heard my vows;you have given a heritageto those who fear your name.

May he sit enthroned before God forever.Appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.