[1] Listen, LORD, as I pray! Pay attention when I groan. [2] You are my King and my God. Answer my cry for help because I pray to you. [3] Each morning you listen to my prayer, as I bring my requests to you and wait for your reply. [4] You are not the kind of God who is pleased with evil. Sinners can't stay with you. [5] No one who boasts can stand in your presence, LORD, and you hate evil people. [6] You destroy every liar, and you despise violence and deceit. [7] Because of your great mercy, I come to your house, LORD, and I am filled with wonder as I bow down to worship at your holy temple. [8] You do what is right, and I ask you to guide me. Make your teaching clear because of my enemies. [9] Nothing they say is true! They just want to destroy. Their words are deceitful like a hidden pit, and their tongues are good only for telling lies. [10] Punish them, God, and let their own plans bring their downfall. Get rid of them! They keep committing crimes and turning against you. [11] Let all who run to you for protection always sing joyful songs. Provide shelter for those who truly love you and let them rejoice. [12] Our LORD, you bless those who live right, and you shield them with your kindness.
