Psalm 5

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

1Give ear to my words, O Lord,

consider my sighing.

2Listen to my cry for help,

my King and my God,

for to you I pray.

3In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice;

in the morning I lay my requests before you

and wait in expectation.

4You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil;

with you the wicked cannot dwell.

5The arrogant cannot stand in your presence;

you hate all who do wrong.

6You destroy those who tell lies;

bloodthirsty and deceitful men

the Lord abhors.

7But I, by your great mercy,

will come into your house;

in reverence will I bow down

toward your holy temple.

8Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness

because of my enemies—

make straight your way before me.

9Not 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.

10Declare them guilty, O God!

Let their intrigues be their downfall.

Banish them for their many sins,

for they have rebelled against you.

11But 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.

12For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous;

you surround them with your favor as with a shield.