Psalm 5

¹ Listen to my words, Lord, ² hear my cry for help,
    my King and my God, for to you I pray.
    ³ In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice and I wait expectantly.

⁴ For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
    ⁵ When we are arrogant we cannot stand in your presence.
    You, Lord, detest all bloodthirsty and deceitful behaviour
⁷ But I, by your great love, am allowed in your presence
    in reverence I bow down towards you.
⁸ Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness
    because of all that turns me away from you
    make your way straight before me.
⁹ Let me see how destructive deceitful mouths and malicious hearts are
    Let me see how throats turn into open grave when tongues tell lies.
¹¹ But let all who take refuge in you be glad and sing for joy;
  Spread your protection over them,  that those who love who you are may rejoice in you.

¹² Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;
    you surround them with your favour as with a shield.