Psalm 5

Psalm 5

For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.

^*Listen^a to my words, Lord,

consider my lament.^b

Hear my cry for help,^c

my King and my God,^d

for to you I pray.

In the morning,^e Lord, you hear my voice;

in the morning I lay my requests before you

and wait expectantly.^f

For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;

with you, evil people^g are not welcome.

The arrogant^h cannot standⁱ

in your presence.

You hate^j all who do wrong;

you destroy those who tell lies.^k

The bloodthirsty and deceitful

you, Lord, detest.

But I, by your great love,

can come into your house;

in reverence^l I bow down^m

toward your holy temple.ⁿ

Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness^o

because of my enemies—

make your way straight^p before me.

Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;

their heart is filled with malice.

Their throat is an open grave;^q

with their tongues they tell lies.^r

Declare them guilty, O God!

Let their intrigues be their downfall.

Banish them for their many sins,^s

for they have rebelled^t against you.

But let all who take refuge in you be glad;

let them ever sing for joy.^u

Spread your protection over them,

that those who love your name^v may rejoice in you.^w

Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;^x

you surround them^y with your favor as with a shield.^z