10 Destroy them, O God, [a]let them [b]fall from their counsels: cast them out for the multitude of their iniquities, because they have rebelled against thee.

11 And [c]let all them that trust in thee, rejoice and triumph forever, and cover thou them: and let them that love thy name, rejoice in thee.

12 For thou Lord, wilt [d]bless the righteous, and with favor [e]wilt compass him, as with a shield.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 5:10 Or, cause them to err.
  2. Psalm 5:10 Let their devices come to nought.
  3. Psalm 5:11 Thy favor toward me shall confirm the faith of all others.
  4. Psalm 5:12 Or, give good success.
  5. Psalm 5:12 So that he shall be safe from all dangers.

10 Declare them guilty, O God!
    Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins,(A)
    for they have rebelled(B) against you.
11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
    let them ever sing for joy.(C)
Spread your protection over them,
    that those who love your name(D) may rejoice in you.(E)

12 Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;(F)
    you surround them(G) with your favor as with a shield.(H)

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