Prayer : Refuge In God

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by GvJevitha

by GvJevitha

                                    
                                              Listen to my words, Lord , 
consider my lament.  
                          Hear my cry for help, 
my King and my God, 
for to you I pray.  
                          In the morning, Lord , you hear my voice; 
in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.  

                          For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.  
                          The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;  you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord , detest.  
                          But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.  
                          Lead me, Lord , in your righteousness because of my enemies make your way straight before me.  
                          Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies.  Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.  
                          But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Surely, Lord , you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

                          
Psalm 5:1‭-‬12