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5:1  To the director: With flutes. A song of David. Lord, listen to me and understand what I am trying to say.
5:2  My God and King, listen to my prayer.
5:3  Every morning, Lord, I lay my gifts before you and look to you for help. And every morning you hear my prayers.
5:4  God, you don’t want evil people near you. They cannot stay in your presence.
5:5  Fools cannot come near you. You hate those who do evil.
5:6  You destroy those who tell lies. Lord, you hate those who make secret plans to hurt others.
5:7  But by your great mercy, I can enter your house. I can worship in your holy Temple with fear and respect for you.
5:8  Lord, show me your right way of living, and make it easy for me to follow. People are looking for my weaknesses, so show me how you want me to live.
5:9  My enemies never tell the truth. They only want to destroy people. Their words come from mouths that are like open graves. They use their lying tongues to deceive others.
5:10  Punish them, God! Let them be caught in their own traps. They have turned against you, so punish them for their many crimes.
5:11  But let those who trust in you be happy forever. Protect and strengthen those who love your name.
5:12  Lord, when you bless good people, you surround them with your love, like a large shield that protects them.