5:1 (A psalm by David for the music leader. Use flutes.) Listen, Lord, as I pray! Pay attention when I groan.
5:2 You are my King and my God. Answer my cry for help because I pray to you.
5:3 Each morning you listen to my prayer, as I bring my requests to you and wait for your reply.
5:4 You are not the kind of God who is pleased with evil. Sinners can't stay with you.
5:5 No one who boasts can stand in your presence, Lord, and you hate evil people.
5:6 You destroy every liar, and you despise violence and deceit.
5:7 Because of your great mercy, I come to your house, Lord, and I am filled with wonder as I bow down to worship at your holy temple.
5:8 You do what is right, and I ask you to guide me. Make your teaching clear because of my enemies.
5:9 Nothing they say is true! They just want to destroy. Their words are deceitful like a hidden pit, and their tongues are good only for telling lies.
5:10 Punish them, God, and let their own plans bring their downfall. Get rid of them! They keep committing crimes and turning against you.
5:11 Let all who run to you for protection always sing joyful songs. Provide shelter for those who truly love you and let them rejoice.
5:12 Our Lord, you bless those who live right, and you shield them with your kindness.
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