Psalm 5[a]
For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.
1 Listen to my words, Lord,
consider my lament.
2 Hear my cry for help,
my King and my God,
for to you I pray.
consider my lament.
2 Hear my cry for help,
my King and my God,
for to you I pray.
3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;
in the morning I lay my requests before you
and wait expectantly.
4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
with you, evil people are not welcome.
5 The arrogant cannot stand
in your presence.
You hate all who do wrong;
6 you destroy those who tell lies.
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
you, Lord, detest.
7 But I, by your great love,
can come into your house;
in reverence I bow down
toward your holy temple.
in the morning I lay my requests before you
and wait expectantly.
4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
with you, evil people are not welcome.
5 The arrogant cannot stand
in your presence.
You hate all who do wrong;
6 you destroy those who tell lies.
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
you, Lord, detest.
7 But I, by your great love,
can come into your house;
in reverence I bow down
toward your holy temple.
8 Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness
because of my enemies—
make your way straight before me.
9 Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;
their heart is filled with malice.
Their throat is an open grave;
with their tongues they tell lies.
10 Declare them guilty, O God!
Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins,
for they have rebelled against you.
11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
because of my enemies—
make your way straight before me.
9 Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;
their heart is filled with malice.
Their throat is an open grave;
with their tongues they tell lies.
10 Declare them guilty, O God!
Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins,
for they have rebelled against you.
11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
12 Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
my words
my heart shatters within my ribs
i have been crying and my voice is raspy
my sorrow is overwhelming and i feel so broken
God, can You hear me? God, i want to believe You are there?
i am trying to trust, but my hurt is so deep
God hears my voice, even when i struggle to believe
i continue to plead, i continue to seek, i am trying to wait
God you demand perfection as You are perfect
God, i fall so short, my faith is week
God, You hate pride and i struggle to lay my pride at Your feet
God, You despise lies and i am desperately seeking to be truthful
the world is a wicked place, so many cannot stand before You
may i come into Your presence? i need Your love, my Lord
I bow down before You. I am begging for forgiveness
lead me Lord, I am too weak to find my path, my head is full of lies
show me Your will and guide my steps
silence my enemies and give me discernment
Lord, to You I give the vengeance, help me find freedom in forgiveness
I thank You that You give shelter to those who seek You
Together, we praise You. Guide me in worship
protect me, protect me, protect me
carry me, carry me, carry me
Lord, You say You bless the righteous
Open my eyes to Your goodness
Show me Your protection
