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Psalm 5

1. Listen to my words O Lord
   give heed to the sound of my groaning.
2. Hear my cry for help my king and my God
   for to you I direct my prayer.
3. In the morning Lord you hear my voice:
   early in the morning I make my plea,
   and look up to you for an answer.
4. For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness
   no one who is evil can be your guest.
5. The boastful may not stand in your sight:
   you hate all those who work mischief.
6. You destroy all those who speak lies:
   the bloodthirsty and treacherous O lord you abhor.
7. But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love,
   will come into your house:
   and bow low in reverence toward your holy temple.
8. Lead me O Lord in your righteousness, because of my enemies:
   make straight you way before my face.
9. There is no truth in their mouth:
   and there is destruction in their heart.
10. Their throat is an open grave:
    they flatter with their tongue.
11. Give judgment against them O God,
    let them perish through their own devices:
    cast them out because of their many transgressions,
    for they have rebelled against you.
12. But let all who put their trust in you rejoice:
    let them ever give thanks because you defend them,
    those who love your name shall be joyful in you.
13. For you Lord will give your blessing to the righteous:
    and with your favour you will defend them as with a shield.