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Psalm 5 :: New International Version (NIV)

Psa 5:1

Psa 5:1[fn]For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament.

Psa 5:2

Psa 5:2Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.

Psa 5:3

Psa 5:3In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

Psa 5:4

Psa 5:4For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.

Psa 5:5

Psa 5:5The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;

Psa 5:6

Psa 5:6you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, LORD, detest.

Psa 5:7

Psa 5:7But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.

Psa 5:8

Psa 5:8Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.

Psa 5:9

Psa 5:9Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies.

Psa 5:10

Psa 5:10Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.

Psa 5:11

Psa 5:11But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

Psa 5:12

Psa 5:12Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
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In Hebrew texts 5:1-12 is numbered 5:2-13.
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Psalm Chapter 5 — Additional Translations:

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