PSALM 5 (NIV)
- Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing.
- Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
- In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
- You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell.
- The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.
- You destroy those who tell lies; bloodthirsty and deceitful men the Lord abhors.
- But I, by your great mercy, will come into your house; in reverence will I bow down toward your holy temple.
- Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies - make straight your way before me.
- Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their hearts is filled with destruction. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongue they speak deceit.
- Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
- 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.
- For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
