Thematic Bible

Psalm 5:1

([Psalm of David]) Listen to my words, O Jehovah, Consider my innermost thoughts.

Psalm 5:2

Listen to the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.

Psalm 5:3

In the morning, O Jehovah, You will hear my voice. In the morning I will address my prayer to you and be on the watch.

Psalm 5:4

For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness. No evil dwells with you!

Psalm 5:5

The arrogant shall not stand before your eyes. You hate all who practice sin.

Psalm 5:6

You destroy those who speak falsehood. Jehovah abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.

Psalm 5:7

But as for me, by your abundant loving kindness I will enter your house. At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence of you.

Psalm 5:8

O Jehovah, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight in my presence.

Psalm 5:9

There is nothing truthful in what they say! Their inward part is destruction. Their throat is an open grave. They flatter with their tongue.

Psalm 5:10

Pronounce them guilty, O God. Let them fall by their own devices. In the multitude of their transgressions thrust them out, because they are rebellious against you.

Psalm 5:11

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice. Let them ever sing for joy because you defend them. Let those who love your name exult in you.

Psalm 5:12

You bless the righteous man, O Jehovah. You surround him with favor as with a shield.