1Lord, please listen to me. Don't ignore my groans of distress.

2Hear me pleading for help, my King and my God, because I'm praying to you.

3Please listen to what I have to say in the morning, Lord. Every morning I put my requests to you ¹⁴and wait for your reply. ¹⁵

4For you are not a God who has any pleasure in wickedness; evil has no place with you.

5The proud cannot come into your presence; you hate everyone who does evil.

6You destroy those who tell lies. The Lord loathes bloodthirsty and deceptive people.

7But because of the greatness of your trustworthy love, I can come into your house; in awe of you, I bow down towards your holy Temple.

8Lead me, Lord, you who always does what is right, save me from my enemies. Make your way clear to me.

9Nothing they ¹⁶say can be trusted; their main desire is to destroy. Their throat is like an open grave; their tongues are full of flattery.

10God, condemn them as guilty! Make them fall because of their evil plans. Throw them out because of all their sins, for they have rebelled against you.

11But may all those who trust in you be happy—may they sing for joy forever. May you spread your protection over them so that everyone who loves your character may celebrate.

12For you, Lord, bless those who live right; you protect them with your shield of love.