Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness, [a]because of mine enemies: make thy way plain before my face.

For no constancy is in their mouth: within they are very corruption: their (A)throat is an open sepulcher, and they flatter with their tongue.

10 Destroy them, O God, [b]let them [c]fall from their counsels: cast them out for the multitude of their iniquities, because they have rebelled against thee.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 5:8 Because thou art just, therefore lead me out of the dangers of mine enemies.
  2. Psalm 5:10 Or, cause them to err.
  3. Psalm 5:10 Let their devices come to nought.

Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness(A)
    because of my enemies—
    make your way straight(B) before me.
Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;
    their heart is filled with malice.
Their throat is an open grave;(C)
    with their tongues they tell lies.(D)
10 Declare them guilty, O God!
    Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins,(E)
    for they have rebelled(F) against you.

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