Psalms [Praises] 5

For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David [Beloved].

Context: David [Beloved] and the people with him cross the river Jordan [Descender] to Mahanaim [Two camps]. Absalom [Father peace] is actively trying to usurp his father, David [Beloved], as king. (2 Sam 17:22-29)

1Give ear to my words, Adonai.

Consider my meditation.

2Listen to the voice of my cry, my King and my God;

for to you do I pray.

3Adonai, in the morning you shall sh'ma ·hear obey· my voice.

In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly.

4For you are not a God who has pleasure in ethical wickedness.

Evil can’t live with you.

5The arrogant shall not stand in your sight.

You hate all workers of vain striving of iniquity.

6You will destroy those who speak lies.

Adonai abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.

7But as for me, in the abundance of your chesed ·loving-kindness· I will come into your house.

I will hawa ·bow low, prostrate· toward your holy temple in reverence of you.

8Lead me, Adonai, in your righteousness because of my enemies.

Make your way straight before my face.

9For there is no faithfulness in their mouth.

Their heart is destruction.

Their throat is an open tomb.

They flatter with their tongue. 1

10Hold them condemned guilty, God.

Let them fall by their own counsels;

Thrust them out in the multitude of their rebellious breaches of relationships,

for they have rebelled against you.

11But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice,

Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them.

Let them also who 'ahav ·affectionately love· your name be joyful in you.

12For you will bless the upright.

Adonai, you will surround him with favor as with a shield.