1. Listen to my words, O Lord,and hear my sighs.
2. Listen to my cry for help,my God and king!I pray to you, O Lord;
3. you hear my voice in the morning;at sunrise I offer my prayerand wait for your answer.
4. You are not a God who is pleased with wrongdoing;you allow no evil in your presence.
5. You cannot stand the sight of the proud;you hate all wicked people.
6. You destroy all liarsand despise violent, deceitful people.
7. But because of your great loveI can come into your house;I can worship in your holy Templeand bow down to you in reverence.
8. Lord, I have so many enemies!Lead me to do your will;make your way plain for me to follow.
9. What my enemies say can never be trusted;they only want to destroy.Their words are flattering and smooth,but full of deadly deceit.
10. Condemn and punish them, O God;may their own plots cause their ruin.Drive them out of your presencebecause of their many sinsand their rebellion against you.
11. But all who find safety in you will rejoice;they can always sing for joy.Protect those who love you;because of you they are truly happy.
12. You bless those who obey you, Lord;your love protects them like a shield.