Psalms 5

1 For the end, a Psalm of David, concerning her that inherits. Listen to my words, O Lord, attend to my cry.

For the music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by flutes. Lord, please listen to me. Don't ignore my groans of distress.

2 Attend to the voice of my supplication, my King, and my God: for to you, O Lord, will I pray.

Hear me pleading for help, my King and my God, because I'm praying to you.

3 In the morning you shall hear my voice: in the morning will I wait upon you, and will look up.

Please listen to what I have to say in the morning, Lord. Every morning I put my requests to you and wait for your reply.

4 For you are not a god that desires iniquity; neither shall the worker of wickedness dwell with you.

For you are not a God who has any pleasure in wickedness; evil has no place with you.

5 Neither shall the transgressors continue in your sight: you hate, O Lord, all them that work iniquity.

The proud cannot come into your presence; you hate everyone who does evil.

6 You will destroy all that speak falsehood: the Lord abhors the bloody and deceitful man.

You destroy those who tell lies. The Lord loathes bloodthirsty and deceptive people.

7 But I will enter into your house in the multitude of your mercy: I will worship in your fear toward your holy temple.

But because of the greatness of your trustworthy love, I can come into your house; in awe of you I bow down towards your holy Temple.

8 Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of mine enemies; make my way plain before your face.

Lead me, Lord, you who always does what is right, save me from my enemies. Make your way clear to me.

9 For there is no truth in their mouth; their heart is vain; their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit.

Nothing they say can be trusted; their main desire is to destroy. Their throat is like an open grave; their tongues are full of flattery.

10 Judge them, O God; let them fail of their counsels: cast them out according to the abundance of their ungodliness; for they have provoked you, O Lord.

God, condemn them as guilty! Make them fall because of their evil plans. Throw them out because of all their sins, for they have rebelled against you.

11 But let all that trust on you be glad in you: they shall exult for ever, and you shall dwell among them; and all that love your name shall rejoice in you.

But may all those who trust in you be happy—may they sing for joy forever. May you spread your protection over them so that everyone who loves your character may celebrate.

12 For you, Lord, shall bless the righteous: you have compassed us as with a shield of favor.

For you, Lord, bless those who live right; you protect them with your shield of love.