Psalm 5, NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION
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1

Give ear to my words, O Lord; give heed to my sighing.

2

Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
 

3

O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I plead my case to you, and watch.
 

4

For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil will not sojourn with you.
 

5

The boastful will not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers.
 

6

You destroy those who speak lies; the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful.
 

7

But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house, I will bow down toward your holy temple in awe of you.
 

8

Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me.
 

9

For there is no truth in their mouths; their hearts are destruction; their throats are open graves; they flatter with their tongues.
 

10

Make them bear their guilt, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; because of their many transgressions cast them out, for they have rebelled against you.
 

11

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy.  Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you.
 

12

For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover them with favour as with a shield.