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Psalms chapter 5

to what I’m saying, Yahweh— hear the .Pay attention to my , and my God— you’re the one I’m calling out to.Yahweh, you hear my voice— at first light I before you and .Because you’re not a god who takes pleasure in — can’t coexist with you.The can’t stand before your eyes— you despise everyone who .You those who speak lies— Yahweh the and the .But me, because of your , I get to come into . I bow down toward with for you.Yahweh, lead me in your because of those who are against me— .There’s in what they say— . Their throats are , and their tongues drip with flattery., God— let their own be their downfall. Drive them out for the sheer weight of their , because they’ve defied you.But let everyone who in you celebrate— let them that never ends. over them, and let those who love your name be because of you.Because you, Yahweh, on the — you wrap them in .