[1] Open your ears to my words, O LORD. Consider my innermost thoughts. [2] Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, because I pray only to you. [3] In the morning, O LORD, hear my voice. In the morning I lay my needs in front of you, and I wait. [4] You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness. Evil will never be your guest. [5] Those who brag cannot stand in your sight. You hate all troublemakers. [6] You destroy those who tell lies. The LORD is disgusted with bloodthirsty and deceitful people. [7] But I will enter your house because of your great mercy. Out of reverence for you, I will bow toward your holy temple. [8] O LORD, lead me in your righteousness because of those who spy on me. Make your way in front of me smooth. [9] Nothing in their mouths is truthful. Destruction comes from their hearts. Their throats are open graves. They flatter with their tongues. [10] Condemn them, O God. Let their own schemes be their downfall. Throw them out for their many crimes because they have rebelled against you. [11] But let all who take refuge in you rejoice. Let them sing with joy forever. Protect them, and let those who love your name triumph in you. [12] You bless righteous people, O LORD. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.
