Study Desk

The sorrows [pain and suffering] of those who have chosen another god will be multiplied [because of their idolatry]; I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

I have called upon You, for You, O God, will answer me; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.

The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me; My God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower—my stronghold.

In my distress [when I seemed surrounded] I called upon the LORD And cried to my God for help; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry for help came before Him, into His very ears.

For I have kept the ways of the LORD, And have not wickedly departed from my God.

For You cause my lamp to be lighted and to shine; The LORD my God illumines my darkness.

For by You I can crush a troop, And by my God I can leap over a wall.

As for God, His way is blameless. The word of the LORD is tested [it is perfect, it is faultless]; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

For who is God, but the LORD? Or who is a rock, except our God,

The God who encircles me with strength And makes my way blameless?

The LORD lives, blessed be my rock; And may the God of my salvation be exalted,

The God who avenges me, And subdues peoples (nations) under me.

The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.

May the LORD answer you (David) in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high [and defend you in battle]!

We will sing joyously over your victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, But we will remember and trust in the name of the LORD our God.

My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?

O my God, I call out by day, but You do not answer; And by night, but I find no rest nor quiet.

I was cast upon You from birth; From my mother's womb You have been my God.

He shall receive a blessing from the LORD, And righteousness from the God of his salvation.