5:1 For the choir director. For flutes. A psalm by David. Turn your ear to my words, O Lord. Understand me when I sigh.
5:2 Pay attention to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
5:3 Lord, in the morning you hear my voice. In the morning I lay out my requests in front of you, and I watch for your answer.
5:4 For you are not a God who takes pleasure in evil. With you the wicked cannot dwell.
5:5 The arrogant cannot stand before your eyes. You hate all evildoers.
5:6 You put to death those who speak lies. The Lord is disgusted with bloodthirsty, deceitful men.
5:7 But as for me, by your great mercy I will enter your house. I will bow down toward your holy temple with reverence for you.
5:8 Lord, lead me in your righteousness. Because of those who slander me, make your way straight before me.
5:9 Nothing reliable comes out of their mouth. From within them comes destruction. Their throat is an open grave. With their tongue they flatter.
5:10 Declare them guilty, O God! Let them fall because of their own schemes. For their many treacherous deeds banish them, because they have rebelled against you.
5:11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad. Let them sing for joy forever. You cover them with protection, so those who love your name rejoice in you.
5:12 Yes, you bless the righteous, Lord. You surround them with your favor as a shield.
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