~ The Lord Spreads His Protection ~

You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil;
with You the wicked cannot dwell.
The arrogant cannot stand in Your presence;
You hate all who do wrong.
You destroy those who tell lies;
bloodthirsty and deceitful men the Lord abhors.

But I, by Your great mercy,
will come into Your house;
in reverence will I bow down toward Your holy temple.
Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness
because of my enemies --
make straight Your way before me.

Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;
their heart is filled with destruction.
Their throat is an open grave;
with their tongue they speak deceit.
Declare them guilty, O God!
Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins,
for they have rebelled against You.

But let all who take refuge in You be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread Your protection over them,
that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
For surely, O Lord, You bless the righteous;
You surround them with Your favor as with a shield.

(Psalm 5:4-12)