Lord, listen to my words. Understand my sadness.

Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, because I pray to you.

Lord, every morning you hear my voice. Every morning, I tell you what I need, and I wait for your answer.

You are not a God who is pleased with the wicked; you do not live with those who do evil.

Those people who make fun of you cannot stand before you. You hate all those who do evil.

You destroy liars; the Lord hates those who kill and trick others.

Because of your great love, I can come into your Temple. Because I fear and respect you, I can worship in your holy Temple.

Lord, since I have many enemies, show me the right thing to do. Show me clearly how you want me to live.

My enemies' mouths do not tell the truth; in their hearts they want to destroy others. Their throats are like open graves; they use their tongues for telling lies.

God, declare them guilty! Let them fall into their own traps. Send them away because their sins are many; they have turned against you.

But let everyone who trusts you be happy; let them sing glad songs forever. Protect those who love you and who are happy because of you.

Lord, you bless those who do what is right; you protect them like a soldier's shield. For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Upon the sheminith. A psalm of David.