Psalm 5
v.1
Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my sighing.
v.2
Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
v.3
In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
v.4
You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell.
v.5
The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.
God hates both the sin and those who sin against him.
v.6
You destroy those who tell lies; bloodthirsty and deceitful men the LORD abhors.
v.7
But I, by your great mercy, will come into your house; in reverence will I bow down toward your holy temple.
v.8
Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make straight your way before me.
v.9
Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with destruction. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongue they speak deceit.
v.10
Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
v.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.
v.12
For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.