Psalm 5

Give ear to my words, O LORD, and consider my meditation. Listen to the voice of my cry, my KING and my GOD, for it is to you that I pray. In the morning, O LORD, you will hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will wait expectantly. You are not a GOD who takes pleasure in wickedness; evil cannot live with you. Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate the working of iniquity. You will destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors blood-thirsty and deceitful men. But as for me, I will come to your house in the abundance of your lovingkindness, and I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you. Because of my enemies, O LORD, lead me in your righteousness, and make your way straight before me. Nothing from their mouth can be trusted, for their heart is destruction itself. Their throat is an open grave, even while flattery is on their tongue. Hold them guilty, O GOD, and let their own counsel be their downfall. Banish them for their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against you. But let everyone rejoice who takes refuge in you; and let them forever shout for joy, for you protect them. And let all who love your name also be joyful in you, for you will bless the righteous, O LORD, and you will surround them with a shield of favor.