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1 Listen to my call to you, Yahweh; think about my groanings.
2 Listen to the sound of my call, my King and my God, for it is to you that I pray.
3 Yahweh, in the morning you hear my cry; in the morning I will bring my petition to you and wait expectantly.
4 Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people will not be your guests.
5 The arrogant will not stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.
6 You will destroy liars; Yahweh despises violent and deceitful men.
7 But as for me, because of your great covenant faithfulness, I will come into your house; in reverence I will bow down toward your holy temple.
8 Oh Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your path straight before me.
9 For there is no truth in their mouth; their inward being is wicked; their throat is an open tomb; they flatter with their tongue.
10 Declare them guilty, God; may their schemes be their downfall! Drive them out for their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against you.
11 But may all those who take refuge in you rejoice; let them always shout for joy because you defend them; let them be joyful in you, those who love your name.
12 For you will bless the righteous, Yahweh; you will surround them with favor as with a shield.
The Book of Psalms