Old Testament · Psalms

Psalms 5

1For the leader, upon the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.

2Give ear to my words, YHWH; consider my meditation.

3Hearken to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to you I pray.

4YHWH, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I set in order for you, and I watch.

5For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil shall not sojourn with you.

6The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all workers of iniquity.

7You destroy those who speak falsehood; a man (ish) of bloods and deceit YHWH abhors.

8But I, in the abundance of your lovingkindness, I will come into your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you.

9YHWH, lead me in your righteousness because of those who lie in wait for me; make straight before my face your way.

10For there is nothing right in his mouth; their inward part is destruction; an open grave is their throat; their tongue they make smooth.

11Hold them guilty, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; in the abundance of their transgressions cast them out, for they have rebelled against you.

12And let all who take refuge in you rejoice; forever let them shout for joy, and you shall shelter over them; and let those who love your name exult in you.

13For you, you bless the righteous, YHWH; like a shield with favor you encompass him.

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