< Psalms 5 >
1 For the chief musician; with wind instruments. A psalm of David. Listen to my call to you, Yahweh; think about my groanings.
For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning.
2 Listen to the sound of my call, my King and my God, for it is to you that I pray.
Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray.
3 Yahweh, in the morning you hear my cry; in the morning I will bring my petition to you and wait expectantly.
In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.
4 Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people will not be your guests.
For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You.
5 The arrogant will not stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.
The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity.
6 You will destroy liars; Yahweh despises violent and deceitful men.
You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
7 But as for me, because of your great covenant faithfulness, I will come into your house; in reverence I will bow down toward your holy temple.
But I will enter Your house by the abundance of Your loving devotion; in reverence I will bow down toward Your holy temple.
8 Oh Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your path straight before me.
Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.
9 For there is no truth in their mouth; their inward being is wicked; their throat is an open tomb; they flatter with their tongue.
For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.
10 Declare them guilty, God; may their schemes be their downfall! Drive them out for their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against you.
Declare them guilty, O God; let them fall by their own devices. Drive them out for their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against You.
11 But may all those who take refuge in you rejoice; let them always shout for joy because you defend them; let them be joyful in you, those who love your name.
But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
12 For you will bless the righteous, Yahweh; you will surround them with favor as with a shield.
For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.