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Monday, January 5, 2015

Common English Bible translation: Psalm 5 -- published in 2011

"For the music leader // For the flutes // A psalm of David"
Hear my words, Lord!   Consider my groans!
Pay attention to the sound of my cries, my king and my God, because I am praying to you!
LORD, in the morning you hear my voice. In the morning I lay it all out before you.
Then I wait expectantly.  Because you aren't a God who enjoys wickedness; evil doesn't live with you.
Arrogant people won't last long in your sight; you hate all evildoers; you destroy liars.
The LORD despises people who are violent and dishonest.
But me? I will enter your house because of your abundant, faithful love;  I will bow down at your holy temple, honoring you.
LORD, because of many enemies, please lead me in your righteousness.  Make your way clear, right in front of me.
Because there's no truth in my enemies' mouths, all they have inside them is destruction.
Their throats are open graves; their tongues slick with talk.
Condemn them, God!  Let them fail by their own plans.  Throw them out for their many sins
because they've rebelled against you.
But let all who take refuge in you celebrate.  Let them sing out loud forever!
Protect them so that all who love your name can rejoice in you.
Because you, LORD, bless the righteous.
You cover them with favor like a shield.

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