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Psalm 5

Binney's

1 O LORD, give ear to what I say;

think on me as I sigh,

2 And listen, O my King and God,

As I plead earnestly for help,

because to you I cry.

 

3 At dawning of the day, O LORD,

you listen to my plea;

As morning light returns again,

I lay before you my requests

and wait expectantly.

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4 For you are not a God who will

in evil take delight;

With you the wicked cannot dwell,

5 Nor can the proud and boastful stay

one moment in your sight.

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You hate all those who practise wrong,

6 and liars you destroy.

These are the ones the LORD abhors—

All who go thirsting after blood

and who deceit employ.

 

7 But by your mercy and your grace to your house I’ll draw near;

I will bow down in reverence Towards your holy temple, LORD,

and worship you in fear.

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8 LORD, lead me in your righteousness

or I will go astray

Because of all my enemies;

Make straight the path in front of me,

and guide me in your way.

 

9 No word that issues from their mouth

can anyone believe;

Destructive thoughts control their heart.

Their throat is like an open grave;

their tongue speaks to deceive.

 

10 O God, declare their guilt; let them

by their own schemes be caught.

Expel them from your presence, LORD,

For in committing many sins

rebellion they have wrought.

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11 But let all those who flee to you

rejoice with confidence;

Let them at all times sing for joy.

Spread your protection over them

and be their strong defence.

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So those who truly love your name

will give a joyful shout.

12 Surely you bless the righteous, LORD;

Your favour keeps them safe from harm

and shields them round about.

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