Study Desk

A song of David that he sang to the Lord about Cush from the tribe of Benjamin. Lord my God, I come to you for protection. Save me from those who are chasing me.

Lord my God, I have done nothing wrong.

Stop those who do evil. Support those who do good. God, you are fair. You know what people are thinking.

God helps people who want to do right, so he will protect me.

God is a good judge. He always condemns evil.

If the wicked will not change, then God is ready to punish them. He has prepared his deadly weapons. His sword is sharp. His bow is strung, drawn back, and ready to shoot its flaming arrow.

You make me happy, so I will rejoice in you. God Most High, I praise your name.

The wicked will go to the place of death, as will all the nations that forget God.

It may seem that those who are poor and needy have been forgotten, but God will not forget them. He will not leave them without hope.

The wicked are too proud to ask God for help. He does not fit into their plans.

They say to themselves, "God has forgotten about us. He is not watching. He will never see what we are doing."

Lord , get up and do something. Punish those who are wicked, God. Don't forget those who are poor and helpless.

The wicked turn against God because they think he will not punish them.

Lord my God, look at me and give me an answer. Make me feel strong again, or I will die.

To the director: A song of David. Only fools think there is no God. People like that are evil and do terrible things. They never do what is right.

They will have plenty to fear, because God is with those who do what is right.

They hate those who fail to please God and honor those who respect the Lord . If they make a promise to their neighbor, they do what they promised.

A miktam of David. Protect me, God, because I depend on you.

Every time I call to you, God, you answer me. So listen to me now, and hear what I say.

The Lord is my Rock, my fortress, my place of safety. He is my God, the Rock I run to for protection. He is my shield; by his power I am saved. He is my hiding place high in the hills.