5:1   Listen to my words, O LORD, and hear my sighs.

5:2   Listen to my cry for help, my God and king! I pray to you, O LORD;

5:3   you hear my voice in the morning; at sunrise I offer my prayer and wait for your answer.

5:4   You are not a God who is pleased with wrongdoing; you allow no evil in your presence.

5:5   You cannot stand the sight of the proud; you hate all wicked people.

5:6   You destroy all liars and despise violent, deceitful people.

5:7   But because of your great love I can come into your house; I can worship in your holy Temple and bow down to you in reverence.

5:8   LORD, I have so many enemies! Lead me to do your will; make your way plain for me to follow.

5:9   What my enemies say can never be trusted; they only want to destroy. Their words are flattering and smooth, but full of deadly deceit.

5:10   Condemn and punish them, O God; may their own plots cause their ruin. Drive them out of your presence because of their many sins and their rebellion against you.

5:11   But all who find safety in you will rejoice; they can always sing for joy. Protect those who love you; because of you they are truly happy.

5:12   You bless those who obey you, LORD; your love protects them like a shield.