[1] Listen to what I say, LORD! Carefully consider my complaint! [2] Pay attention to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I am praying to you! [3] LORD, in the morning you will hear me; in the morning I will present my case to you and then wait expectantly for an answer. [4] Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you. [5] Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly. [6] You destroy liars; the LORD despises violent and deceitful people. [7] But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you. [8] LORD, lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me. [9] For they do not speak the truth; their stomachs are like the place of destruction, their throats like an open grave, their tongues like a steep slope leading into it. [10] Condemn them, O God! May their own schemes be their downfall. Drive them away because of their many acts of insurrection, for they have rebelled against you. [11] But may all who take shelter in you be happy. May they continually shout for joy. Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice. [12] Certainly you reward the godly, LORD. Like a shield you protect them in your good favor.
