2“You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; *
how long will you worship dumb idols
and run after false gods?”
3Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; *
when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.
4Tremble, then, and do not sin; *
speak to your heart in silence upon your bed.
5Offer the appointed sacrifices *
and put your trust in the Lord.
6Many are saying,
“Oh, that we might see better times!” *
Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord.
7You have put gladness in my heart, *
more than when grain and wine and oil increase.
8I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; *
for only you, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
5Verba mea auribus
1Give ear to my words, O Lord; *
consider my meditation.
2Hearken to my cry for help, my King and my God, *
for I make my prayer to you.
3In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; *
early in the morning I make my appeal and watch for you.
4For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, *
and evil cannot dwell with you.
5Braggarts cannot stand in your sight; *
you hate all those who work wickedness.
588Psalm 5