Psalm 5:4-12

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⁴ For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
    with you, evil people^(A) are not welcome.
⁵ The arrogant^(B) cannot stand^(C)
    in your presence.
You hate^(D) all who do wrong;
⁶     you destroy those who tell lies.^(E)
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
    you, Lord, detest.
⁷ But I, by your great love,
    can come into your house;
in reverence^(F) I bow down^(G)
    toward your holy temple.^(H)

⁸ Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness^(I)
    because of my enemies—
    make your way straight^(J) before me.
⁹ Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;
    their heart is filled with malice.
Their throat is an open grave;^(K)
    with their tongues they tell lies.^(L)
10 Declare them guilty, O God!
    Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins,^(M)
    for they have rebelled^(N) against you.
¹¹ But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
    let them ever sing for joy.^(O)
Spread your protection over them,
    that those who love your name^(P) may rejoice in you.^(Q)

¹² Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;^(R)
    you surround them^(S) with your favor as with a shield.^(T)