5
1
Give ear to my words, Yahweh;
think about my groanings.
2
Listen to the sound of my call, my King and my God,
for it is to you that I pray.
3
Yahweh, in the morning you hear my cry;
in the morning I will bring my petition to you and wait expectantly.
4
Certainly you are not a God who takes pleasure in evil;
evil people will not be your guests.
5
The arrogant will not stand in your presence;
you hate all who behave wickedly.
6
You will destroy liars;
Yahweh abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
7
But 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.
8
Oh Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies;
make your path straight before me.
9
For there is no truth in their mouth;
their inward being is wicked;
their throat is an open tomb;
they flatter with their tongue.
10
Declare them guilty, God;
may their schemes be their downfall!
Drive them out for their many transgressions,
for they have rebelled against you.
11
But 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.
12
For you will bless the righteous, Yahweh;
you will surround them with favor as with a shield.