Study Desk

His city is such a pleasant place. It brings joy to people from around the world. Mount Zion is the true mountain of God. It is the city of the great King.

In the palaces of that city, God is known as the fortress.

God, with a strong east wind, you wrecked their big ships.

Yes, we heard the stories about your power. But we also saw it in the city of our God, the city of the Lord All-Powerful. God makes that city strong forever. Selah

God, in your Temple we remember your loving kindness.

Your name is known everywhere, God, and people throughout the earth praise you. You have shown that you do what is right.

This God is our God forever and ever. He will lead us from now to the end of time!

But no one has enough to buy back a life, and you cannot bribe God.

But God will pay the price to save me from the grave. He will take me to be with him. Selah

One of Asaph's songs. The Lord God Most Powerful has spoken. He calls to everyone on earth, from where the sun rises to where it sets.

God appeared from Zion, the city of perfect beauty.

Our God is coming and will not keep quiet. Fire burns in front of him. There is a great storm around him.

God is the judge, and the skies tell how fair he is. Selah

God says, "My people, listen to me! People of Israel, I will show my evidence against you. I am God, your God.

You made promises to God Most High, so give him what you promised. Bring your sacrifices and thank offerings.

God says, "Call me when trouble comes. I will help you, and you will honor me."

But God says to the wicked, "Stop quoting my laws! Stop talking about my agreement!

You people who have forgotten God, understand what I am telling you, or I will tear you apart, and no one will be able to save you!

To the director: A song of David written when Nathan the prophet came to him after David's sin with Bathsheba. God, be merciful to me because of your faithful love. Because of your great compassion, erase all the wrongs I have done.

God, create a pure heart in me, and make my spirit strong again.