The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 5

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 5 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “For the Leader; upon the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.” — the complete text of all 13 verses is below, free to read online.

1For the Leader; upon the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.

2Give ear to my words, O HaShem, consider my meditation.

3Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my G-d; for unto Thee do I pray.

4O HaShem, in the morning shalt Thou hear my voice; in the morning will I order my prayer unto Thee, and will look forward.

5For Thou art not a G-d that hath pleasure in wickedness; evil shall not sojourn with Thee.

6The boasters shall not stand in Thy sight; Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

7Thou destroyest them that speak falsehood; HaShem abhorreth the man of blood and of deceit.

8But as for me, in the abundance of Thy lovingkindness will I come into Thy house; I will bow down toward Thy holy temple in the fear of Thee.

9O HaShem, lead me in Thy righteousness because of them that lie in wait for me; make Thy way straight before my face.

10For there is no sincerity in their mouth; their inward part is a yawning gulf, their throat is an open sepulchre; they make smooth their tongue.

11Hold them guilty, O G-d, let them fall by their own counsels; cast them down in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against Thee.

12So shall all those that take refuge in Thee rejoice, they shall ever shout for joy, and Thou shalt shelter them; let them also that love Thy name exult in Thee.

13For Thou dost bless the righteous; O HaShem, Thou dost encompass him with favour as with a shield.

13 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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