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Psalms 5

A Prayer for Protection

1Listen to my words, O LORD,

and hear my sighs.

2Listen to my cry for help,

my God and king!

I pray to you, O LORD;

3you hear my voice in the morning;

at sunrise I offer my prayer

and wait for your answer.

Notes for verses 2–31 entry

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4You are not a God who is pleased with wrongdoing;

you allow no evil in your presence.

5You cannot stand the sight of the proud;

you hate all wicked people.

6You destroy all liars

and despise violent, deceitful people.

7But because of your great love

I can come into your house;

I can worship in your holy Temple

and bow down to you in reverence.

8LORD, I have so many enemies!

Lead me to do your will;

make your way plain for me to follow.

9What my enemies say can never be trusted;

they only want to destroy.

Their words are flattering and smooth,

but full of deadly deceit.

10Condemn and punish them, O God;

may their own plots cause their ruin.

Drive them out of your presence

because of their many sins

and their rebellion against you.

Notes for verses 9–101 entry

Cross-references

11But all who find safety in you will rejoice;

they can always sing for joy.

Protect those who love you;

because of you they are truly happy.

12You bless those who obey you, LORD;

your love protects them like a shield.

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