May 27, 2017
1 Listen to my words, Lord,
consider my lament.
2 Hear my cry for help,
my King and my God,
for to you I pray.
3 In the morning,
Lord, you hear my voice;
in the morning I lay my requests before
you
and wait expectantly.
4 For you are not a God who is pleased with
wickedness;
with you, evil people are not
welcome.
5 The arrogant cannot stand
in your presence.
You hate all who do wrong;
6 you destroy those
who tell lies.
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
you, Lord,
detest.
7 But I, by your great love,
can come into your house;
in reverence I bow down
toward your holy temple.
8 Lead me,
Lord, in your
righteousness
because of my enemies—
make your way straight before me.
9 Not 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.
10 Declare them guilty, O God!
Let their intrigues be their
downfall.
Banish them for their many
sins,
for they have rebelled against
you.
11 But 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.
12 Surely,
Lord, you bless the
righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a
shield.