Psalm 5

Give ear to my words, O LORD,
consider my sighing.
Listen to my cry for help,
my King and my God,
for to you I pray.
In the morning, O LORD, you hear
my voice;
in the morning I lay my requests
before you
and wait in expectation.

You are not a God who takes pleasure
in evil;
with you the wicked cannot
dwell.
The arrogant cannot stand in
your presence;
you hate all who do wrong.
You destroy those who tell lies;
bloodthirsty and deceitful men
the LORD abhors.

But I, by your great mercy,
will come into your house;
in reverence will I bow down
toward your holy temple.
Lead me, O LORD, in
your righteousness
because of my enemies-
make straight your way before
me.

Not a word from their mouth can be
trusted;
their heart is filled with destruction.
Their throat is an open grave;
with their tongue they speak
deceit.
Declare them guilty, O God!
Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins,
for they have rebelled against
you.

But let all who take refuge in you be
glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name
may rejoice in you.
For surely, O LORD, you bless the
righteous;
you surround them with your favour as with a shield.