Study Desk

For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.

Listen^(a) to my words, Lord , consider my lament.^(b)

Hear my cry for help,^(c) my King and my God,^(d) for to you I pray.

In the morning,^(e) Lord , you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.^(f)

For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people^(g) are not welcome.

The arrogant^(h) cannot stand⁽ⁱ⁾ in your presence. You hate^(j) all who do wrong;

you destroy those who tell lies.^(k) The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord , detest.

But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence^(l) I bow down^(m) toward your holy temple.⁽ⁿ⁾

Lead me, Lord , in your righteousness^(o) because of my enemies— make your way straight^(p) before me.

Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave;^(q) with their tongues they tell lies.^(r)

Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins,^(s) for they have rebelled^(t) against you.

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy.^(u) Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name^(v) may rejoice in you.^(w)

Surely, Lord , you bless the righteous;^(x) you surround them^(y) with your favor as with a shield.^(z)