Summary
Chapter 5, vs 4 – 6 God takes no pleasure in evil
Psalms 5:4-12
[4]You are not a God who is pleased with wrongdoing; you allow no evil in your presence.
[5]You cannot stand the sight of the proud; you hate all wicked people.
[6]You destroy all liars and despise violent, deceitful people.
[7]But because of your great love I can come into your house; I can worship in your holy Temple and bow down to you in reverence.
[8]Lord, I have so many enemies! Lead me to do your will; make your way plain for me to follow.
[9]What my enemies say can never be trusted; they only want to destroy. Their words are flattering and smooth, but full of deadly deceit.
[10]Condemn and punish them, O God; may their own plots cause their ruin. Drive them out of your presence because of their many sins and their rebellion against you.
[11]But all who find safety in you will rejoice; they can always sing for joy. Protect those who love you; because of you they are truly happy.
[12]You bless those who obey you, Lord; your love protects them like a shield.