For the director of music. To the tune of "The Lily of the Covenant." A miktam of David. For teaching. When he fought Aram Naharaim and Aram Zobah, and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
You have rejected us, O God, and burst forth upon us; you have been angry--now restore us! You have shaken the land and torn it open; mend its fractures, for it is quaking. You have shown your people desperate times; you have given us wine that makes us stagger. But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow.
Selah
Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered. God has spoken from his sanctuary: "In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Succoth. Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my scepter. Moab is my washbasin, upon Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph." Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? Is it not you, O God, you who have rejected us and no longer go out with our armies? Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.
The Lord is my shield and He is my Hero!!! He not only fights for me, but He is also my fortress in whom I can hide and be safe… O Lord, my God, how can I thank You more? I love You, Lord Jesus… I love You!!!
O Lord, I thank You for Your grace & Your mercy… It was while I was yet a sinner, unworthy & stubborn that You pick me up, cleansed me & mould me to be what I am today… You showered Your care on me and said You love me… that I can enjoy Your protection today… Lord, I love You!!!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Psalm 59
For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. When Saul had sent men to watch David's house in order to kill him.
Deliver me from my enemies, O God; protect me from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from evildoers and save me from bloodthirsty men. See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, O LORD. I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Arise to help me; look on my plight! O LORD God Almighty, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors.
Selah
They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city. See what they spew from their mouths--they spew out swords from their lips, and they say, "Who can hear us?" But you, O LORD, laugh at them; you scoff at all those nations. O my Strength, I watch for you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God. God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me. But do not kill them, O Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might make them wander about, and bring them down. For the sins of their mouths, for the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. For the curses and lies they utter, consume them in wrath, consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob.
Selah
They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city. They wander about for food and howl if not satisfied. But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God.
The Lord our God watches over us and protect us from all harm. He who watches over us slumbers neither in the day nor in the night. The Lord grants sleeps to those He loves and we can sleep & rest in the good hands of our Lord Jesus… Indeed, I feel safe the hands of my Heavenly Father who loves me & look after me…
O God, I love You so much… I love You, my Lord Jesus!!!
Deliver me from my enemies, O God; protect me from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from evildoers and save me from bloodthirsty men. See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, O LORD. I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Arise to help me; look on my plight! O LORD God Almighty, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors.
Selah
They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city. See what they spew from their mouths--they spew out swords from their lips, and they say, "Who can hear us?" But you, O LORD, laugh at them; you scoff at all those nations. O my Strength, I watch for you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God. God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me. But do not kill them, O Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might make them wander about, and bring them down. For the sins of their mouths, for the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. For the curses and lies they utter, consume them in wrath, consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob.
Selah
They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city. They wander about for food and howl if not satisfied. But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God.
The Lord our God watches over us and protect us from all harm. He who watches over us slumbers neither in the day nor in the night. The Lord grants sleeps to those He loves and we can sleep & rest in the good hands of our Lord Jesus… Indeed, I feel safe the hands of my Heavenly Father who loves me & look after me…
O God, I love You so much… I love You, my Lord Jesus!!!
Psalm 58
For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam.
Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge uprightly among men? No, in your heart you devise injustice, and your hands mete out violence on the earth. Even from birth the wicked go astray; from the womb they are wayward and speak lies. Their venom is like the venom of a snake, like that of a cobra that has stopped its ears, that will not heed the tune of the charmer, however skillful the enchanter may be.
Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; tear out, O LORD, the fangs of the lions! Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows be blunted. Like a slug melting away as it moves along, like a stillborn child, may they not see the sun. Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns--whether they be green or dry--the wicked will be swept away. The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.
Then men will say, "Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth."
Amen!!! Surely there is a God who judges the earth!!!
O God, I seek Your mercy for if You judge me of my transgressions, nothing good can come out of me… O Lord, have mercy on me please… Have mercy on Your humble servant who seeks You day & night… Have mercy on me so that I may find grace in Your Name…
Dear Lord Jesus, I love You very very much… I love You, my Lord Jesus!!!
Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge uprightly among men? No, in your heart you devise injustice, and your hands mete out violence on the earth. Even from birth the wicked go astray; from the womb they are wayward and speak lies. Their venom is like the venom of a snake, like that of a cobra that has stopped its ears, that will not heed the tune of the charmer, however skillful the enchanter may be.
Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; tear out, O LORD, the fangs of the lions! Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows be blunted. Like a slug melting away as it moves along, like a stillborn child, may they not see the sun. Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns--whether they be green or dry--the wicked will be swept away. The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.
Then men will say, "Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth."
Amen!!! Surely there is a God who judges the earth!!!
O God, I seek Your mercy for if You judge me of my transgressions, nothing good can come out of me… O Lord, have mercy on me please… Have mercy on Your humble servant who seeks You day & night… Have mercy on me so that I may find grace in Your Name…
Dear Lord Jesus, I love You very very much… I love You, my Lord Jesus!!!
