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 leader: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by the flute. Hear my words, Lord: give heed to my whisper.
2 Listen to the sound of my call, my King and my God, for it is to you that I pray.
Attend to my loud cry for help, my king and my God.
3 Yahweh, in the morning you hear my cry; in the morning I will bring my petition to you and wait expectantly.
When I pray to you, Lord, in the morning, hear my voice. I make ready for you in the morning, and look for a sign.
4 Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people will not be your guests.
For you are no God who takes pleasure in wickedness: no one of evil can be your guest.
5 The arrogant will not stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.
No braggarts can stand in your presence, you hate all workers of wrong.
6 You will destroy liars; Yahweh despises violent and deceitful men.
You destroy all speakers of lies, people of blood and deceit you abhor.
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, through your kindness abundant, may enter your house, and towards the shrine of your temple may reverently bow.
8 Oh Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your path straight before me.
Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way level 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 their mouth is a stranger to truth, their heart is a pit of destruction. Their throat is a wide open grave, their tongue the smooth tongue of the hypocrite.
10 Declare them guilty, God; may their schemes be their downfall! Drive them out for their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against you.
Condemn them, God; let their schemes bring them down to the ground. For their numberless crimes thrust them down for playing the rebel 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 ring out their gladness forever. Protect those who love your name, so they may exult in you.
12 For you will bless the righteous, Yahweh; you will surround them with favor as with a shield.
For you give your blessing, Lord, to the godly, and the shield of your favor protects them.
