Study Desk

(A psalm by David and a song for the music leader.) Our God, you deserve praise in Zion, where we keep our promises to you.

Our God, you save us, and your fearsome deeds answer our prayers for justice! You give hope to people everywhere on earth, even those across the sea.

(A song and a psalm for the music leader.) Tell everyone on this earth to shout praises to God!

All who worship God, come here and listen; I will tell you everything God has done for me.

(A psalm and a song for the music leader. Use with stringed instruments.) Our God, be kind and bless us! Be pleased and smile.

Pray for his blessings to continue and for everyone on earth to worship our God.

(A psalm and a song by David for the music leader.) Do something, God! Scatter your hateful enemies. Make them turn and run.

You find families for those who are lonely. You set prisoners free and let them prosper, but all who rebel will live in a scorching desert.

And for those who stayed back to guard the sheep, there are metal doves with silver-coated wings and shiny gold feathers."

Our Lord and our God, your terrible enemies are ready for war, but you will crush their skulls.

(By David for the music leader. To the tune "Lilies.") Save me, God! I am about to drown.

I am worn out from crying, and my throat is dry. I have waited for you till my eyes are blurred.

There are more people who hate me for no reason than there are hairs on my head. Many terrible enemies want to destroy me, God. Am I supposed to give back something I didn't steal?

It is for your sake alone that I am insulted and blush with shame.

My love for your house burns in me like a fire, and when others insulted you, they insulted me as well.

They sneered at me for wearing sackcloth to show my sorrow.

I am crushed by insults, and I feel sick. I had hoped for mercy and pity, but there was none.

Make their table a trap for them and their friends.

They cause trouble for people you have already punished; their gossip hurts those you have wounded.

(By David for the music leader. To be used when an offering is made.) Save me, Lord God! Hurry and help.