Psalm 5

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

¹ Listen to my words, Lord,
    consider my lament. 
² Hear my cry for help, 
    my King and my God, 
    for to you I pray.

³ In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;
    in the morning I lay my requests before you
    and wait expectantly. 
⁴ For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
    with you, evil people are not welcome.
⁵ The arrogant cannot stand 
    in your presence.
You hate all who do wrong;
⁶     you destroy those who tell lies. 
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
    you, Lord, detest.
⁷ But I, by your great love,
    can come into your house;
in reverence I bow down 
    toward your holy temple.

⁸ Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness 
    because of my enemies—
    make your way straight before me.
⁹ Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;
    their heart is filled with malice.
Their throat is an open grave; 
    with their tongues they tell lies. 
¹⁰ Declare them guilty, O God!
    Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins, 
    for they have rebelled against you.
¹¹ But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
    let them ever sing for joy. 
Spread your protection over them,
    that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

¹² Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; 
    you surround them with your favor as with a shield.