Psalms Chapter 5

                                                For the Choir Director. A Psalm of David

                                                             with Flute Accompaniment

¹ Listen to me, LORD;

         Pay attention to my groaning.

² Hear my call for help, my God and King,

      because I pray only to you.

³ You hear me in the mornings,

         when I offer my prayers and wait.

⁴ You’re not amused by sinfulness

       because there’s nothing bad about you.

⁵ Braggards can’t stand in your presence

      because you send away everyone that sins.

⁶ You destroy liars

      and abhor bloodthirsty people.

⁷ But I’ll go into your house under your enduring love

      and bow in reverence in your holy Temple.                    

Ps 5:1-7

⁸ Because I have enemies, LORD,

                  lead me in your goodness;

                  make your way clear to me.

⁹ You can’t believe a word they say;

                  they set their heart on destruction;

      their throat’s an open grave;

            they flatter with their tongues.

¹⁰ Hold them guilty, God;

            make their own schemes trip them up!

      Cast them out because of their many sins

            because they’re rebelling against you.

¹¹ Let everybody be happy that takes refuge in you;

                  let them always sing for joy.

      Defend them

            so those who love you can be happy in you.

         ¹²You bless good people

                  and cover them with your favor like a shield.           

Ps 5:8-12