Study Desk

They set a trap for me. I am very worried. They dug a pit in my path, but they fell into it themselves. Selah

Look, they are waiting to ambush me. Cruel people attack me, but I have not sinned or done wrong, Lord .

I have done nothing wrong, but they are ready to attack me. Wake up to help me, and look.

But, Lord , you laugh at them; you make fun of all of them.

But I will sing about your strength. In the morning I will sing about your love. You are my defender, my place of safety in times of trouble.

For the director of music. To the tune of "Lily of the Agreement." A miktam of David. For teaching. When David fought the Arameans of Northwest Mesopotamia and Zobah, and when Joab returned and defeated twelve thousand Edomites at the Valley of Salt. God, you have rejected us and scattered us. You have been angry, but please come back to us.

but we can win with God's help. He will defeat our enemies.

They are planning to make that person fall. They enjoy telling lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse. Selah

Some people are trying to kill me, but they will go down to the grave.

But the king will rejoice in his God. All who make promises in his name will praise him, but the mouths of liars will be shut.

But God will shoot them with arrows; they will suddenly be struck down.

Our guilt overwhelms us, but you forgive our sins.

You let our enemies walk on our heads. We went through fire and flood, but you brought us to a place with good things.

But God has listened; he has heard my prayer.

But those who do right should be glad and should rejoice before God; they should be happy and glad.

God gives the lonely a home. He leads prisoners out with joy, but those who turn against God will live in a dry land.

But I pray to you, Lord , for favor. God, because of your great love, answer me. You are truly able to save.

Insults have broken my heart and left me weak. I looked for sympathy, but there was none; I found no one to comfort me.

But let all those who worship you rejoice and be glad. Let those who love your salvation always say, "Praise the greatness of God."

But I will always have hope and will praise you more and more.