For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David.

5:1 Listen to what I say, Lord! Carefully consider my complaint!

5:2 Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, for I am praying to you!

5:3 Lord, in the morning you will hear me; in the morning I will present my case to you and then wait expectantly for an answer.

• Refer to Prayer

5:4 Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you.

5:5 Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

5:6 You destroy liars; the Lord despises violent and deceitful people.

5:7 But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.

5:8 Lord, vindicate me as you lead me, because of those who wait to ambush me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me!

5:9 For they do not speak the truth; their stomachs are like the place of destruction, their throats like an open grave, their tongues like a slippery slope leading into it.

5:10 Condemn them, O God! May their own schemes be their downfall! Drive them away because of their many acts of insurrection, for they have rebelled against you.

5:11 But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they continually shout for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice!

5:12 Certainly you reward the godly, Lord. Like a shield you protect them in your good favor.