Wednesday, November 27, 2013

It's a Psalm 5 Kind of Day

This morning I woke up with this song on my mind.  The first three verses are a song I learned years ago.  


Psalm 5: 1-3

King James Version (KJV)


Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.



Here it is again but in the New Living Translation.  There are certain verses that I am clinging to. Read it over and please, consider praying for me as the next days unfold (or fold out as my brother Garth used to say).

Psalm 5
For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by the flute.
  1. O Lord, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning.
  2. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you.
  3. Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.
  4. O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness; you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked.
  5. Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence, for you hate all who do evil.
  6. You will destroy those who tell lies. The Lord detests murderers and deceivers.
  7. Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe.
  8. Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.
  9. My enemies cannot speak a truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others. Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with flattery.
  10. O God, declare them guilty. Let them be caught in their own traps. Drive them away because of their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
  11. But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
  12. For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love.

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