Psalms 5

 

Psalm 5

 

¹ Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament.

 

² Hear my cry for help, my King and my God,

for to you I pray.

 

³ In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice;

in the morning I lay my requests before you

and wait expectantly.

 

⁴ For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.

 

⁵ The arrogant cannot stand in your presence.

You hate all who do wrong;

 

⁶ you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, LORD, detest.

 

⁷ But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.

 

⁸ Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.

 

⁹ Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;

their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies.

 

¹⁰ Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.

 

¹¹ But let all who take refuge in you be glad;

let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

 

¹² Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous;

you surround them with your favor as with a shield.