Dual Panel1For the leader: with the flutes: a psalm: for David LISTEN to my words, LORD, consider my inmost thoughts;
2heed my cry for help, my King and God.
3When I pray to you, LORD, in the morning you will hear me. I shall prepare a morning sacrifice and keep watch.
4For you are not a God who welcomes wickedness; evil can be no guest of yours.
5The arrogant will not stand in your presence; you hate all evildoers,
6you make an end of liars. The LORD abhors those who are violent and deceitful.
7But through your great love I may come into your house, and at your holy temple bow down in awe.
8Lead me and protect me, LORD, because I am beset by enemies; give me a straight path to follow.
9Nothing they say is true; they are bent on complete destruction. Their throats are gaping tombs; smooth talk runs off their tongues.
10God, bring ruin on them; let their own devices be their downfall. Cast them out for their many rebellions, for they have defied you.
11But let all who take refuge in you rejoice, let them for ever shout for joy; shelter those who love your name, that they may exult in you.
12For you, LORD, will bless the righteous; you will surround them with favour as with a shield.