Category: Psalms

Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked,    from the plots of evildoers.3 They sharpen their tongues like swords    and aim cruel words like deadly arrows.4 They shoot from ambush at the innocent;    they shoot suddenly, without fear.

Do not hide your face from me,    do not turn your servant away in anger;    you have been my helper.Do not reject me or forsake me,    God my Savior.10 Though my father and mother forsake me,    the Lord will receive me.11 Teach me your way, Lord;    lead me in a straight path    because of my oppressors.12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,    for false witnesses rise…

Lord, do good to those who are good,    to those who are upright in heart.5 But those who turn to crooked ways    the Lord will banish with the evildoers. Peace be on Israel.

Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero?    Why do you boast all day long,    you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?2 You who practice deceit,    your tongue plots destruction;    it is like a sharpened razor.3 You love evil rather than good,    falsehood rather than speaking the truth.4 You love every harmful word,    you deceitful tongue!

Hear this, all you peoples;    listen, all who live in this world,2 both low and high,    rich and poor alike:3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom;    the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.4 I will turn my ear to a proverb;    with the harp I will expound my riddle: