Psalm 5

Psalm 5

For the choir director; for flutes; a psalm by David. 

¹Open your ears to my words, O Lord. 

Consider my innermost thoughts. 

²Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, 

because I pray only to you. 

³In the morning, O Lord, hear my voice. 

In the morning I lay my needs in front of you, 

and I wait. 

⁴You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness. 

Evil will never be your guest. 

⁵Those who brag cannot stand in your sight. 

You hate all troublemakers. 

⁶You destroy those who tell lies. 

The Lord is disgusted with bloodthirsty and deceitful people. 

⁷But I will enter your house because of your great mercy. 

Out of reverence for you, I will bow toward your holy temple. 

⁸O Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of those who spy on me. 

Make your way in front of me smooth. 

⁹Nothing in their mouths is truthful. 

Destruction comes from their hearts. 

Their throats are open graves. 

They flatter with their tongues. 

¹⁰Condemn them, O God. 

Let their own schemes be their downfall. 

Throw them out for their many crimes 

because they have rebelled against you. 

¹¹But let all who take refuge in you rejoice. 

Let them sing with joy forever. 

Protect them, and let those who love your name triumph in you. 

¹²You bless righteous people, O Lord. 

Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.