Psalm 5

I groan, oh Lord; You listen.

You hear the sound of my cry.

Before the sun doth rise

In the morning, God, you listen.

From the wicked must I flee

For evil delights you not.

Before you the boastful rot

And liars you find guilty.

Because of your abundant love

I will enter your house so grand

And, in fear, I will lift my hands

To your holy temple above.

Lead me, lead me, oh Lord,

In the path of your righteousness,

In the way of your holiness.

Straighten my paths, oh Lord.

My enemies, they flatter me,

But destruction is in their inmost self.

No truth, only death, is in their mouth.

You, my God, they do not please.

Cast them out for their great sin.

They rebelled against your law.

Make them bear their guilt, oh God.

Make them condemn themselves of sin.

But those who take refuge in you,

May they rejoice forever.

You cover them with favor.

Let them sing for joy to you.

Psalm 4

Answer my call, oh Lord.

I need you. Yes, I need you.

I often may not heed you

But without you, I am nothing.

I need your grace, I need your loving.

Although I stop my ears to you

You answer me in my distress,

You cover me with righteousness.

Hear my cry yet again, I pray.

Ascend this throne and there please stay.

Take away myself and give me you.

May my anger be just and sinless.

May my sacrifices not be heartless.

Help me to trust in you, oh Lord.

Tie me to you with a strong, fast cord.

You are good, Lord, you are beautiful.

Let the light of your brilliant face

Shine upon me in this dark place.

You have given me joy beyond measure

And beyond the bounds of earthly pleasure.

In you, I am safe. In you, I find peace.

In peace, I can lie down and sleep.

In the darkness, my heart can leap.

For you alone protect me –

You make me dwell in safety.

You have put joy in my heart, oh Lord.