Study Desk

God, you led your people out of Egypt. You marched across the desert. Selah

The ground shook and rain poured from the sky when God, the God of Israel, came to Sinai.

God, you sent the rain to make a tired, old land strong again.

God All-Powerful scattered the kings like snow falling on Mount Zalmon.

But, Bashan, why are you jealous of Mount Zion? That is where God has chosen to live. The Lord will live there forever.

You went up to your high place, leading a parade of captives. You received gifts from people, even those who turned against you. The Lord God went up there to live.

Praise the Lord! Every day he helps us with the loads we must carry. He is the God who saves us. Selah

He is our God, the God who saves us. My Lord God saves us from death.

God will smash the heads of his enemies. He will punish those who fight against him.

God, everyone can see your victory parade— the victory march of my God and King into his holy place!

Praise God in the meeting place. Praise the Lord , people of Israel!

God, show us your power! Show us the power you used for us in the past.

Messengers from Egypt will come bearing gifts. Ethiopia will offer God their tribute.

Kings on earth, sing to God! Sing songs of praise to our Lord! Selah

God, you are awesome in your Temple! The God of Israel is the one who gives strength and power to his people. Praise God!

To the director: To the tune "The Lilies." A song of David. God, save me from all my troubles! The rising water has reached my neck.

God, you know my faults. I cannot hide my sins from you.

My Lord God All-Powerful, don't let me embarrass your followers. God of Israel, don't let me bring disgrace to those who worship you.

As for me, Lord , this is my prayer to you: Please accept me! God, I want you to answer me with love. I know I can trust you to save me.

I am sad and hurting. God, lift me up and save me!