Psalm 5

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹ Turn your ear to my words, O Lord.
Understand me when I sigh.
² Pay attention to my cry for help,
    my King and my God,
    for to you I pray.
³ Lord, in the morning you hear my voice.
In the morning I lay out my requests in front of you,
and I watch for your answer.

⁴ For you are not a God who takes pleasure in evil.
With you the wicked cannot dwell.
⁵ The arrogant cannot stand before your eyes.
You hate all evildoers.
⁶ You put to death those who speak lies.
The Lord is disgusted with bloodthirsty, deceitful men.

⁷ But as for me, by your great mercy
    I will enter your house.
    I will bow down toward your holy temple
        with reverence for you.
⁸ Lord, lead me in your righteousness.
Because of those who slander me,
make your way straight before me.

⁹ Nothing reliable comes out of their mouth.
From within them comes destruction.
Their throat is an open grave.
With their tongue they flatter.
¹⁰ Declare them guilty, O God!
Let them fall because of their own schemes.
For their many treacherous deeds banish them,
    because they have rebelled against you.

¹¹ But let all who take refuge in you be glad.
Let them sing for joy forever.
You cover them with protection,
    so those who love your name rejoice in you.
¹² Yes, you bless the righteous, Lord.
You surround them with your favor as a shield.