PSALM 5

 

Hear my words, O Lord,

consider the sound of my prayer,

my King and my God,

for to you I pray.

In the morning you will hear

my voice, O Lord,

at daybreak I will plead

my case, and wait.

For you are not a God

who desires iniquity,

nor can evildoers

dwell with you.

The wicked shall not stand

in your sight.

You have hated all

who practice injustice,

you destroy those who lie.

The Lord will abhor

the bloodthirsty and

the deceitful.

But I, by your great mercy,

will enter into your house,

I will worship

in your holy temple

in awe of you, O Lord.

Lead me in your righteousness

on account of those who lie in wait for me,

and make straight your way

before me.

For in the mouth of these

there is no sincerity,

their heart is full of malice,

their throat is an open grave,

their tongue smooth.

Condemn them, O God,

let them fall by their own counsels.

Drive them out for their many crimes,

for they have provoked you.

But let all those rejoice

who take refuge in you,

may they forever give praise,

and protect them.

May all those rejoice in you

who love your name.

For you bless the just, O Lord,

you surround them

with your favor

like a shield.

Translation Copyright © 2023 by Donald C. Traxler.