Psalm 5
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1For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David. Listen to what I say, LORD! Carefully consider my complaint! 1For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament.
2Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, for I am praying to you! 2Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
3LORD, in the morning you will hear me; in the morning I will present my case to you and then wait expectantly for an answer. 3In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
4Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you. 4For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.
5Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly. 5The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;
6You destroy liars; the LORD despises violent and deceitful people. 6you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, LORD, detest.
7But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you. 7But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.
8LORD, lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me! 8Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies-- make your way straight before me.
9For they do not speak the truth; their stomachs are like the place of destruction, their throats like an open grave, their tongues like a steep slope leading into it. 9Not 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.
10Condemn them, O God! May their own schemes be their downfall! Drive them away because of their many acts of insurrection, for they have rebelled against you. 10Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
11But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they continually shout for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice! 11But 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.
12Certainly you reward the godly, LORD. Like a shield you protect them in your good favor. 12Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
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