Study Desk

But then they refused to go into the wonderful land of Canaan. They did not believe that God would help them defeat the people there.

But Phinehas prayed to God, and God stopped the sickness.

The Lord told the people to destroy the other nations living in Canaan. But the Israelites did not obey him.

He saved his people many times, but they turned against him and did what they wanted to do. His people did many bad things.

But whenever they were in trouble, he listened to their prayers.

Other nations took them as prisoners, but the Lord caused them to be kind to his people.

Some of them wandered in the dry desert. They were looking for a place to live, but they could not find a city.

But because of disaster and troubles, their families became small and weak.

But he rescues the poor from their misery. He makes their families large like flocks of sheep.

Good people see this and are happy. But the wicked see it and don't know what to say.

But, God, it seems that you have left us! You do not go out with our army. So who will lead me into the strong, protected city? Who will lead me into battle against Edom? <

I loved them, but they were against me. So I said a prayer.

I did good things to them, but they are doing bad things to me. I loved them, but they hated me.

My enemies said these evil things against me. But may those curses be the way the Lord punishes them.

They curse me, but you can bless me. They attacked me, so defeat them. Then I, your servant, will be happy.

The wicked become angry when they see this. They grind their teeth in anger, but then they disappear. They will never get what they want most.

Those statues have mouths, but cannot talk. They have eyes, but cannot see.

They have ears, but cannot hear. They have noses, but cannot smell.

They have hands, but cannot feel. They have feet, but cannot walk. No sounds come from their throats.

Heaven belongs to the Lord , but he gave the earth to people.