[1] Listen to my words, O LORD, and hear my sighs. [2] Listen to my cry for help, my God and king! I pray to you, O LORD; [3] you hear my voice in the morning; at sunrise I offer my prayer and wait for your answer. [4] You are not a God who is pleased with wrongdoing; you allow no evil in your presence. [5] You cannot stand the sight of the proud; you hate all wicked people. [6] You destroy all liars and despise violent, deceitful people. [7] But because of your great love I can come into your house; I can worship in your holy Temple and bow down to you in reverence. [8] LORD, I have so many enemies! Lead me to do your will; make your way plain for me to follow. [9] What my enemies say can never be trusted; they only want to destroy. Their words are flattering and smooth, but full of deadly deceit. [10] Condemn and punish them, O God; may their own plots cause their ruin. Drive them out of your presence because of their many sins and their rebellion against you. [11] But all who find safety in you will rejoice; they can always sing for joy. Protect those who love you; because of you they are truly happy. [12] You bless those who obey you, LORD; your love protects them like a shield.
