Study Desk

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.

But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.

A psalm of Asaph. O God, why have you rejected us so long? Why is your anger so intense against the sheep of your own pasture?

Then they thought, "Let's destroy everything!" So they burned down all the places where God was worshiped.

How long, O God, will you allow our enemies to insult you? Will you let them dishonor your name forever?

You, O God, are my king from ages past, bringing salvation to the earth.

Arise, O God, and defend your cause. Remember how these fools insult you all day long.

For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be sung to the tune "Do Not Destroy!" We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.

God says, "At the time I have planned, I will bring justice against the wicked.

It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall.

But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

For God says, "I will break the strength of the wicked, but I will increase the power of the godly."

For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be accompanied by stringed instruments. God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots lay still.

You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude

Make vows to the Lord your God, and keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One.

For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. I cry out to God; yes, I shout. Oh, that God would listen to me!

I think of God, and I moan, overwhelmed with longing for his help. Interlude

Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he slammed the door on his compassion? Interlude

O God, your ways are holy. Is there any god as mighty as you?