Starting the Day with God

¹ Hear my words, LORD! Consider my groans! ² Pay attention to the sound of my cries, my king and my God, because I am praying to you! ³ LORD, in the morning you hear my voice. In the morning I lay it all out before you. Then I wait expectantly. ⁴ Because you aren’t a God who enjoys wickedness; evil doesn’t live with you. ⁵ Arrogant people won’t last long in your sight; you hate all evildoers; ⁶ you destroy liars. The LORD despises people who are violent and dishonest. ⁷ But me? I will enter your house because of your abundant, faithful love; I will bow down at your holy temple, honoring you. ⁸ LORD, because of many enemies, please lead me in your righteousness. Make your way clear, right in front of me. ⁹ Because there’s no truth in my enemies’ mouths, all they have inside them is destruction. Their throats are open graves; their tongues slick with talk. ¹⁰ Condemn them, God! Let them fail by their own plans. Throw them out for their many sins because they’ve rebelled against you. ¹¹ But let all who take refuge in you celebrate. Let them sing out loud forever! Protect them so that all who love your name can rejoice in you. ¹² Because you, LORD, bless the righteous. You cover them with favor like a shield.