Study Desk

God is supreme over the skies; his majesty covers the earth.

My heart is steady, God; my heart is steady. I will sing and praise you.

God, you are supreme above the skies. Let your glory be over all the earth.

From birth, evil people turn away from God; they wander off and tell lies as soon as they are born.

God, break the teeth in their mouths! Tear out the fangs of those lions, Lord !

Then people will say, "There really are rewards for doing what is right. There really is a God who judges the world."

For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A miktam of David when Saul sent men to watch David's house to kill him. God, save me from my enemies. Protect me from those who come against me.

You are the Lord God All-Powerful, the God of Israel. Arise and punish those people. Do not give those traitors any mercy. Selah

God, my strength, I am looking to you, because God is my defender.

My God loves me, and he goes in front of me. He will help me defeat my enemies.

Destroy them in your anger; destroy them completely! Then they will know that God rules over Israel and to the ends of the earth. Selah

God, my strength, I will sing praises to you. God, my defender, you are the God who loves me.

For the director of music. To the tune of "Lily of the Agreement." A miktam of David. For teaching. When David fought the Arameans of Northwest Mesopotamia and Zobah, and when Joab returned and defeated twelve thousand Edomites at the Valley of Salt. God, you have rejected us and scattered us. You have been angry, but please come back to us.

God has said from his Temple, "When I win, I will divide Shechem and measure off the Valley of Succoth.

God, surely you have rejected us; you do not go out with our armies.

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. God, hear my cry; listen to my prayer.

God, you have heard my promises. You have given me what belongs to those who fear you.

Let him rule in the presence of God forever. Protect him with your love and truth.

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. I find rest in God; only he can save me.

I find rest in God; only he gives me hope.