Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my meditation.
2. Hearken to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I make my prayer to you.
3. In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; early in the morning I make my appeal and watch for you.
Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my meditation.
4. For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, and evil cannot dwell with you.
5. Braggarts cannot stand in your sight; you hate all those who work wickedness.
6. You destroy those who speak lies; the bloodthirsty and deceitful, O Lord, you abhor.
Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my meditation.
7. But as for me, through the greatness of your mercy I will go into your house;
8. Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness, because of those who lie in wait for me; make your way straight before me.
Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my meditation.