Psalm 5-6

Psalm 5In Hebrew texts 5:1-12 is numbered 5:2-13. 1For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament.

2Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.

3In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

4For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.

5The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;

6you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, LORD, detest.

7But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.

8Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.

9Not 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.

10Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.

11But 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. 12Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Psalm 6In Hebrew texts 6:1-10 is numbered 6:2-11. 1For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. Title: Probably a musical term A psalm of David. LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.

2Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am faint; heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony.

3My soul is in deep anguish. How long, LORD, how long?

4Turn, LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.

5Among the dead no one proclaims your name. Who praises you from the grave?

6I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.

7My eyes grow weak with sorrow; they fail because of all my foes.

8Away from me, all you who do evil, for the LORD has heard my weeping.

9The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer. 10All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish; they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame.