1 L isten to my words, O Lord, give heed to my sighing and groaning.

2 H ear the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You do I pray.

3 I n the morning You hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare for You and watch and wait.

4 F or You are not a God Who takes pleasure in wickedness; neither will the evil so much as dwell with You.

5 B oasters can have no standing in Your sight; You abhor all evildoers.

6 Y ou will destroy those who speak lies; the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.

7 B ut as for me, I will enter Your house through the abundance of Your steadfast love and mercy; I will worship toward and at Your holy temple in reverent fear and awe of You.

8 L ead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way level (straight and right) before my face.

9 F or there is nothing trustworthy or steadfast or truthful in their talk; their heart is destruction; their throat is an open sepulcher; they flatter and make smooth with their tongue.

10 H old them guilty, O God; let them fall by their own designs and counsels; cast them out because of the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against You.

11 B ut let all those who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice; let them ever sing and shout for joy, because You make a covering over them and defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You and be in high spirits.

12 F or You, Lord, will bless the righteous; as with a shield You will surround him with goodwill (pleasure and favor).