Study Desk

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the loving-kindness of God forever and ever.

But it is you, a man like myself, one who has gone with me, my close friend.

What he says is smoother than butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are raised swords.

But You, O God, will bring the sinful down into the hole that destroys. Men who kill and lie will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.

They have set a net for my steps. My soul is brought down. They dug a deep hole in front of me. But they themselves have fallen into it.

For, look, they lie in wait for my life. Strong men are gathering together to fight me, but not because of my wrong-doing or my sin, O Lord.

I have done no wrong, but they get ready to fight against me. Rise up to help me.

But You laugh at them, O Lord. You laugh at all the nations.

But as for me, I will sing of Your strength. Yes, I will sing with joy of Your loving-kindness in the morning. For You have been a strong and safe place for me in times of trouble.

They have talked only about throwing him down from his high place. They find joy in lies. They pray with their mouth that good will come. But inside they hope that bad will come instead.

But those who want to take my life and destroy it will go deep into the earth.

But the king will be full of joy in God. All who are faithful to God will be full of joy. For the mouth of those who speak lies will be stopped.

But God will shoot at them with an arrow. They will be hurt very soon.

My sins are strong against me. But You forgive our sins.

You made men travel over our heads. We went through fire and through water. But You brought us out into a place where we have much more than we need.

But it is sure that God has heard. He has listened to the voice of my prayer.

But let those who are right and good be glad. Let them be happy before God. Yes, let them be full of joy.

God makes a home for those who are alone. He leads men out of prison into happiness and well-being. But those who fight against Him live in an empty desert.

But God will break the head of those who hate Him, the hair-covered head of him who goes on in his sins.

But as for me, my prayer is to You at the right time, O Lord. Answer me with Your saving truth in Your great loving-kindness, O God.