The Psalmist calls to God to hear him. God despises violence. (Program Songs of Hope 2016 06 12, Psalm 5 v 1 to 7)
Psalm 5:1-7
1 Listen, Lord, as I pray! Pay attention when I groan.
2 You are my King and my God. Answer my cry for help because I pray to you.
3 Each morning you listen to my prayer, as I bring my requests to you and wait for your reply.
4 You are not the kind of God who is pleased with evil. Sinners can’t stay with you.
5 No one who boasts can stand in your presence, Lord, and you hate evil people.
6 You destroy every liar, and you despise violence and deceit.
7 Because of your great mercy, I come to your house, Lord, and I am filled with wonder as I bow down to worship at your holy temple.
1 Listen, Lord, as I pray! Pay attention when I groan.
2 You are my King and my God. Answer my cry for help because I pray to you.
3 Each morning you listen to my prayer, as I bring my requests to you and wait for your reply.
4 You are not the kind of God who is pleased with evil. Sinners can’t stay with you.
5 No one who boasts can stand in your presence, Lord, and you hate evil people.
6 You destroy every liar, and you despise violence and deceit.
7 Because of your great mercy, I come to your house, Lord, and I am filled with wonder as I bow down to worship at your holy temple.
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