Psalm 5

For the chief musician; with wind instruments. A psalm of David.

1Listen to my call to you, Yahweh;

think about my groanings.

2Listen to the sound of my call, my King and my God,

for it is to you that I pray.

3Yahweh, in the morning you hear my cry;

in the morning I will bring my petition to you and wait expectantly.

4Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil;

evil people will not be your guests.

5The arrogant will not stand in your presence;

you hate all who behave wickedly.

6You will destroy liars;

Yahweh despises violent and deceitful men.

7But as for me, because of your great covenant faithfulness, I will come into your house;

in reverence I will bow down toward your holy temple.

8Oh Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies;

make your path straight before me.

9For there is no truth in their mouth;

their inward being is wicked;

their throat is an open tomb;

they flatter with their tongue.

10Declare them guilty, God;

may their schemes be their downfall!

Drive them out for their many transgressions,

for they have rebelled against you.

11But may all those who take refuge in you rejoice;

let them always shout for joy because you defend them;

let them be joyful in you, those who love your name.

12For you will bless the righteous, Yahweh;

you will surround them with favor as with a shield.