Psalm 5:1-8

Common English Bible

Psalm 5

For the music leader. For the flutes. A psalm of David.

5 Hear my words, Lord!
    Consider my groans!
²    Pay attention to the sound of my cries, my king and my God,
        because I am praying to you!
³Lord, in the morning you hear my voice.
    In the morning I lay it all out before you.
    Then I wait expectantly.
⁴Because you aren’t a God
    who enjoys wickedness;
    evil doesn’t live with you.
⁵Arrogant people won’t last long
in your sight;
    you hate all evildoers;
⁶    you destroy liars.
    The Lord despises people who are violent and dishonest.

⁷But me? I will enter your house
    because of your abundant, faithful love;
    I will bow down at your holy temple,
        honoring you.
⁸Lord, because of many enemies,
    please lead me in your righteousness.
    Make your way clear,
        right in front of me.