Psalm 5:1[1] Listen to my words, Yahveh; perceive[2] what I am agonizing over.
Psalm 5:2 Pay attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, because I am praying to you.
Psalm 5:3 In the morning, Yahveh, you hear my voice; in the morning I plead my case to you and watch in expectation.
Psalm 5:4 Because you are not a God who treasures wickedness; evil cannot stay living with you around.
Psalm 5:5 The arrogant one cannot stand in your sight; you hate all troublemakers.
Psalm 5:6 You destroy those who tell lies; Yahveh hates bloody and deceitful people.
Psalm 5:7 But I enter your house because of your abundant covenant faithfulness;[3] I bow down toward your holy temple, revering you.
Psalm 5:8 Yahveh, lead me in living your right way because of my enemies; make your road straight in my presence.
Psalm 5:9 Because there is nothing reliable in what they say; destruction is in their bellies; their throat opens like a grave while they smooth-talk you with their tongues.
Psalm 5:10 Prove them guilty, God; let them fall into their own traps; Call them out because of their many crimes,[4] because they are rebelling against you.
Psalm 5:11 But make all who take refuge in you happy;[5] make them give a ringing cry[6] permanently.[7] Shelter them, and cause those who love your name to brag about you.
Psalm 5:12 Because you, Yahveh, make the righteous one fortunate;[8] you cover him with favor like a shield.[9]
Psalm 4:1[1] Respond to me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; show grace to me again and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:2 How long, you mere humans, will my glory be insulted? How long will you love what is worthless and chase after a lie? (Selah).
Psalm 4:3 You should know that Yahveh has set apart the faithful one for himself; Yahveh will hear when I call to him.
Psalm 4:4 Tremble and do not make this mistake. In your bed, reflect in your heart and be silent. (Selah).
Psalm 4:5 Offer the correct sacrifices and put your confidence in Yahveh.
Psalm 4:6 Many are asking, “Who can show us anything good? ” Let the light of your face shine on us, Yahveh.
Psalm 4:7 You have put more joy in my heart than they have when they have an abundant grain and new wine harvest.
Psalm 4:8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace, because you alone, Yahveh, make me live in safety.[2]
Psalm 2:1 Why are the nations so angry? Why are the people muttering empty thoughts?
Psalm 2:2 The kings of the land[1] take their stand; And the rulers join together in a league against Yahveh and his messiah.
Psalm 2:3 “Let’s break their yokes, and throw their harness ropes off of us.”
Psalm 2:4 The one sitting in the sky[2] laughs; the master ridicules them.
Psalm 2:5 Then he will speak to them angrily, terrifying them in his fury.
Psalm 2:6 “I personally have set up my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
Psalm 2:7 I am announcing Yahveh’s decree. He said to me, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father.”
Psalm 2:8 “Ask of me, and I will give nations as your inheritance and ends of the land as your possession.”
Psalm 2:9 “You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like pottery.”
Psalm 2:10 Kings should show insight[3] now; judges[4] of the land should take warning.
Psalm 2:11 Serve Yahveh with fear and celebrate as you tremble.
Psalm 2:12 Get things in order with the Son, or he will be angry, and you will be destroyed on your journey. His anger may ignite at any moment. All who take refuge in him are fortunate.
