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5:1  For the director. With flutes. A psalm of David.
5:2  Listen to my words, O Lord; pay heed to my sighs.
5:3  Hear my cry for help, my King and my God; for to you I pray.
5:4  O Lord, at daybreak you hear my voice; at daybreak I bring my petition before you and await your reply.
5:5  For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil cannot remain in your presence.
5:6  The arrogant shrink before your gaze; you hate all who do evil.
5:7  You destroy all who tell lies; the Lord detests the violent and the deceitful.
5:8  But I will enter your house because of your great kindness, and I will bow down in your holy temple, filled with awe of you.
5:9  Lead me in your ways of righteousness, O Lord, for I am surrounded by enemies; make your path straight before me.
5:10  For there is nothing trustworthy in their mouth; their heart devises treacherous schemes. Their throat is a wide open grave; with their tongue they utter flattery.
5:11  Punish them, O God; may their intrigues result in their downfall. Cast them out because of their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against you.
5:12  But may all who take refuge in you rejoice; may they shout for joy forever. Grant them your protection so that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
5:13  Truly, you bless the righteous, O Lord; you surround them with your goodwill as with a shield.