Psalm 5

To my lament, O God, lend a sympathetic ear
And listen to the groans and sighs of my sad heart!
My sovereign, my god, to you and you alone I pray.
In the first light of day I will call upon you.
In the first light of day, O God, listen to my plea,
And then your reply will I await.

You are not a god that finds pleasure in evil.
You will not brook the company of the wicked.
Sinners boastful and proud may not stand before you.
You hate all those who further the ends of evil.
You bring down destruction upon the tellers of lies,
And men of violence, cruelty and treachery 
Do you, Jehovah, ardently detest.

Yet, with kindness am I welcomed into your house
And with reverence I worship at your altar. 

O Jehovah, show me the proper path, clear and true,
For as I walk I am harried by enemies.
Mendacious are their tongues and malicious are their hearts.
Smooth talking they are, but when they open their mouths
It's like the opening of a grave.

Pronounce them guilty, O my god!
Let them be caught in their own snares.
Cast them out and put them to flight.
For are their sins and crimes not many,
And have they not rebelled against you?

Let those who have faith in you celebrate
And sing forever songs of jubilation!
Let your divine protection extend to them,
Those who love you and worship you devoutly.
Bless them, Jehovah, those who are godly,
And surround them like a shield with your grace.