9 I lie down quietly and sleep, for you, O Lord, alone give me to live in safety.

Psalm 5

1 To the head of the choir. On wind instruments. Psalm of David.

2 Hear, O Lord, my words, understand my thoughts.

3 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, O my King and my God. for I pray to Thee.

4 Lord! hear my voice early, and I will stand before thee early, and I will wait;

5 for thou art God, who loveth not iniquity; the wicked shall not dwell with Thee;

6 The wicked shall not abide in thy sight: thou hatest all that doeth iniquity.

7 Thou shalt destroy them that speak lies; the bloodthirsty and treacherous is abhorred by the Lord.

8 But I, according to the abundance of thy mercy, will enter into thy house, and worship thy holy temple in thy fear.

9 Lord! guide me in Thy righteousness, for the sake of my enemies; level Thy way before me.

10 For there is no truth in their mouths: their heart is destruction, their throat is an open sepulchre, they flatter with their tongues.

11 Condemn them, O God, that they may fall from their designs; because of the multitude of their wickedness, cast them away, for they have rebelled against you.

12 And all those who trust in you will rejoice, they will rejoice for ever, and you will protect them. and they that love thy name shall glory in thee.

13 For thou dost bless the righteous, O Lord; With goodwill, as with a shield, you crown him.

Psalm 6

1 To the head of the choir. On an eight-string one. Psalm of David.

2 Lord! Do not rebuke me in Thy wrath, nor punish me in Thy wrath.

3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are shaken;

4 And my soul is greatly shaken; And thou, O Lord, how long?

5 Turn back, O Lord, deliver my soul, save me for thy mercy's sake,