⁴ For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
    with you, evil people^(A) are not welcome.
⁵ The arrogant^(B) cannot stand^(C)
    in your presence.
You hate^(D) all who do wrong;
⁶     you destroy those who tell lies.^(E)
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
    you, Lord, detest.

⁶     you destroy those who tell lies.^(A)
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
    you, Lord, detest.
⁷ But I, by your great love,
    can come into your house;
in reverence^(B) I bow down^(C)
    toward your holy temple.^(D)

⁸ Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness^(A)
    because of my enemies—
    make your way straight^(B) before me.