Psalm 5:1-12.
Psalm 5.1-12
(A psalm by David for the music leader. Use flutes.)
A Prayer for Help
"Listen, Lord, as I pray! Pay attention when I groan. You are my King
and my God. Answer my cry for help because I pray to you. Each morning
you listen to my prayer, as I bring my requests to you and wait for
your reply.
You are not the kind of God who is pleased with evil. Sinners can't
stay with you. No one who boasts can stand in your presence, Lord, and
you hate evil people. You destroy every liar, and you despise violence
and deceit.
Because of your great mercy, I come to your house, Lord, and I am
filled with wonder as I bow down to worship at your holy temple. You
do what is right, and I ask you to guide me. Make your teaching clear
because of my enemies.
Nothing they say is true! They just want to destroy. Their words are
deceitful like a hidden pit, and their tongues are good only for
telling lies. Punish them, God, and let their own plans bring their
downfall. Get rid of them! They keep committing crimes and turning
against you.
Let all who run to you for protection always sing joyful songs.
Provide shelter for those who truly love you and let them rejoice. Our
Lord, you bless those who live right, and you shield them with your
kindness."
God bless you.
(A psalm by David for the music leader. Use flutes.)
A Prayer for Help
"Listen, Lord, as I pray! Pay attention when I groan. You are my King
and my God. Answer my cry for help because I pray to you. Each morning
you listen to my prayer, as I bring my requests to you and wait for
your reply.
You are not the kind of God who is pleased with evil. Sinners can't
stay with you. No one who boasts can stand in your presence, Lord, and
you hate evil people. You destroy every liar, and you despise violence
and deceit.
Because of your great mercy, I come to your house, Lord, and I am
filled with wonder as I bow down to worship at your holy temple. You
do what is right, and I ask you to guide me. Make your teaching clear
because of my enemies.
Nothing they say is true! They just want to destroy. Their words are
deceitful like a hidden pit, and their tongues are good only for
telling lies. Punish them, God, and let their own plans bring their
downfall. Get rid of them! They keep committing crimes and turning
against you.
Let all who run to you for protection always sing joyful songs.
Provide shelter for those who truly love you and let them rejoice. Our
Lord, you bless those who live right, and you shield them with your
kindness."
God bless you.
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