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Lord, at daybreak[a] you hear my voice;
    at daybreak I bring my petition before you
    and await your reply.
For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;
    evil cannot remain in your presence.
The arrogant shrink before your gaze;
    you hate all who do evil.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 5:4 At daybreak: the morning is the privileged moment for divine favors (see Pss 17:14f; 30:6; 46:6; 59:17). I bring my petition: other possible translations are: “I offer my vows” and “I prepare my offering.”

For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
    with you, evil people(A) are not welcome.
The arrogant(B) cannot stand(C)
    in your presence.
You hate(D) all who do wrong;
    you destroy those who tell lies.(E)
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
    you, Lord, detest.

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