Psalm 5 Prayer for Guidance / Prayer for Protection from the Wicked
Psalm 5:1-12 Prayer for Guidance / Prayer for Protection from the Wicked
To the Chief Musician. With flutes. A Psalm of David.
Psalm 5:7-8
7
But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy;
In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple.
8
Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies;
Make Your way straight before my face.
Psalm 5:11-12
11
But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You;
Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them;
Let those also who love Your name
Be joyful in You.
12
For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
Psalm 5:4-6
4
For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness,
Nor shall evil dwell (sojourn) with You.
5
The boastful shall not stand in Your sight;
You hate all workers of iniquity.
6
You shall destroy those who speak falsehood;
The Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
Psalm 5:7-8
7
But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy;
In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple.
8
Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies;
Make Your way straight before my face.
Psalm 5:11-12
11
But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You;
Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend (protect, cover) them;
Let those also who love Your name
Be joyful in You.
12
For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.