Psalm 5

For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.

 *1Listena to my words, Lord,

consider my lament.b

 2Hear my cry for help,c

my King and my God,d

for to you I pray.

 3In the morning,e Lord, you hear my voice;

in the morning I lay my requests before you

and wait expectantly.f

 4For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;

with you, evil peopleg are not welcome.

 5The arroganth cannot standi

in your presence.

You hatej all who do wrong;

 6 you destroy those who tell lies.k

The bloodthirsty and deceitful

you, Lord, detest.

 7But I, by your great love,

can come into your house;

in reverencel I bow downm

toward your holy temple.n

 8Lead me, Lord, in your righteousnesso

because of my enemies—

make your way straightp before me.

 9Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;

their heart is filled with malice.

Their throat is an open grave;q

with their tongues they tell lies.r

 10Declare them guilty, O God!

Let their intrigues be their downfall.

Banish them for their many sins,s

for they have rebelledt against you.

 11But let all who take refuge in you be glad;

let them ever sing for joy.u

Spread your protection over them,

that those who love your namev may rejoice in you.w

 12Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;x

you surround themy with your favor as with a shield.z