Psalms 5
1 For the choir director, to the tune of “The Nehiloth.” A psalm of David.
2 Listen to my words, LORD; understand my sighing.
3 Pay attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for I pray to you.
4 LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my request before you and wait.
5 For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil cannot dwell with you.
6 The arrogant cannot stand before your eyes; you hate all who do evil.
7 You destroy those who speak lies; the LORD detests the bloodthirsty and deceitful.
8 But I, through your great steadfast love, will enter your house; I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence for you.
9 LORD, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me.
10 For there is no truth in their mouths; within them is only ruin. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they flatter.
11 Hold them guilty, O God; let them fall because of their own schemes. Drive them out for their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against you.
12 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing for joy forever. Spread your protection over them, and let those who love your name exult in you.
13 For you, LORD, bless the righteous; you surround him with favor as with a shield.
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