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Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
the Week of Proper 2 / Ordinary 7
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Psalms 5

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Psalm 5[a]

For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.

1 Listen(a) to my words, Lord,
    consider my lament.(b)
2 Hear my cry for help,(c)
    my King and my God,(d)
    for to you I pray.

3 In the morning,(e) Lord, you hear my voice;
    in the morning I lay my requests before you
    and wait expectantly.(f)
4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
    with you, evil people(g) are not welcome.
5 The arrogant(h) cannot stand(i)
    in your presence.
You hate(j) all who do wrong;
6     you destroy those who tell lies.(k)
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
    you, Lord, detest.
7 But I, by your great love,
    can come into your house;
in reverence(l) I bow down(m)
    toward your holy temple.(n)

8 Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness(o)
    because of my enemies—
    make your way straight(p) before me.
9 Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;
    their heart is filled with malice.
Their throat is an open grave;(q)
    with their tongues they tell lies.(r)
10 Declare them guilty, O God!
    Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins,(s)
    for they have rebelled(t) against you.
11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
    let them ever sing for joy.(u)
Spread your protection over them,
    that those who love your name(v) may rejoice in you.(w)

12 Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;(x)
    you surround them(y) with your favor as with a shield.(z)

 
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