Psalms Chapter 5
For the Choir Director. A Psalm of David
with Flute Accompaniment
1 Listen to me, Yahveh;
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, Yahveh,
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