Hear my voice in the morning, O Lord: for in the morning will I direct me unto thee, and I will [a]wait.

For thou art not a God that loveth [b]wickedness, neither shall evil dwell with thee.

[c]The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: for thou hatest all them that work iniquity.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 5:3 With patience and trust till I be heard.
  2. Psalm 5:4 Seeing that God of nature hateth wickedness, he must needs punish the wicked, and save the godly.
  3. Psalm 5:5 Which run most ragingly after their carnal affections.

In the morning,(A) Lord, you hear my voice;
    in the morning I lay my requests before you
    and wait expectantly.(B)
For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
    with you, evil people(C) are not welcome.
The arrogant(D) cannot stand(E)
    in your presence.
You hate(F) all who do wrong;

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