Parallel Bible results for "Psalm 5:1-6"

Psalms 5:1-6

1 Give ear to my words, O Jehovah, Consider my meditation.

1 Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament.

2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God; For unto thee do I pray.

2 Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.

3 O Jehovah, in the morning shalt thou hear my voice; In the morning will I order [my prayer] unto thee, and will keep watch.

3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: Evil shall not sojourn with thee.

4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.

5 The arrogant shall not stand in thy sight: Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

5 The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;

6 Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth the blood-thirsty and deceitful man.

6 you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, LORD, detest.

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