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32 lines
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# Chapter 5
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1 O Lord, hear me as I pray;
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pay attention to my groaning.
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2 Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God,
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for I pray to no one but you.
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3 Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.
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Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.
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4 O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness;
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you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked.
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5 Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence,
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for you hate all who do evil.
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6 You will destroy those who tell lies.
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The Lord detests murderers and deceivers.
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7 Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house;
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I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe.
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8 Lead me in the right path, O Lord,
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or my enemies will conquer me.
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Make your way plain for me to follow.
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9 My enemies cannot speak a truthful word.
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Their deepest desire is to destroy others.
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Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave.
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Their tongues are filled with flattery.
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10 O God, declare them guilty.
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Let them be caught in their own traps.
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Drive them away because of their many sins,
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for they have rebelled against you.
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11 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
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let them sing joyful praises forever.
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Spread your protection over them,
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that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
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12 For you bless the godly, O Lord;
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you surround them with your shield of love. |