Psalms 5
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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.
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Psalms 5
5
For the music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by flutes.
1Lord, please listen to me. Don't ignore my groans of distress.
2Hear me pleading for help, my King and my God, because I'm praying to you.
3Please listen to what I have to say in the morning, Lord. Every morning I put my requests to you#5:3. “I put my requests to you.” Alternatively “I offer a sacrifice to you.” and wait for your reply.#5:3. Implied.
4For you are not a God who has any pleasure in wickedness; evil has no place with you.
5The proud cannot come into your presence; you hate everyone who does evil.
6You destroy those who tell lies. The Lord loathes bloodthirsty and deceptive people.
7But because of the greatness of your trustworthy love, I can come into your house; in awe of you, I bow down towards your holy Temple.
8Lead me, Lord, you who always does what is right, save me from my enemies. Make your way clear to me.
9Nothing they#5:9. Referring to David's enemies. say can be trusted; their main desire is to destroy. Their throat is like an open grave; their tongues are full of flattery.
10God, condemn them as guilty! Make them fall because of their evil plans. Throw them out because of all their sins, for they have rebelled against you.
11But may all those who trust in you be happy—may they sing for joy forever. May you spread your protection over them so that everyone who loves your character may celebrate.
12For you, Lord, bless those who live right; you protect them with your shield of love.
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