
\s5
\c 5
\m
\d For the chief musician; with wind instruments. A psalm of David.
\q
\v 1 Listen to my call to you, Yahweh;
\q think about my groanings.
\q
\v 2 Listen to the sound of my call, my King and my God,
\q for it is to you that I pray.
\q
\v 3 Yahweh, in the morning you hear my cry;
\q in the morning I will bring my petition to you and wait expectantly.

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\q
\v 4 Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil;
\q evil people will not be your guests.
\q
\v 5 The arrogant will not stand in your presence;
\q you hate all who behave wickedly.
\q
\v 6 You will destroy liars;
\q Yahweh despises violent and deceitful men.

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\q
\v 7 But as for me, because of your great covenant faithfulness, I will come into your house;
\q in reverence I will bow down toward your holy temple.
\q
\v 8 Oh Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies;
\q make your path straight before me.

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\q
\v 9 For there is no truth in their mouth;
\q their inward being is wicked;
\q their throat is an open tomb;
\q they flatter with their tongue.
\q
\v 10 Declare them guilty, God;
\q may their schemes be their downfall!
\q Drive them out for their many transgressions,
\q for they have rebelled against you.

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\q
\v 11 But may all those who take refuge in you rejoice;
\q let them always shout for joy because you defend them;
\q let them be joyful in you, those who love your name.
\q
\v 12 For you will bless the righteous, Yahweh;
\q you will surround them with favor as with a shield.



