Verse 4

Psalms 5:4

American Standard Version

4 For thou art not a God (Elohim) that hath pleasure in wickedness: Evil shall not sojourn with thee.
Original Language Text
hebrew
יְֽהוָ֗ה בֹּ֭קֶר תִּשְׁמַ֣ע קוֹלִ֑/י בֹּ֥קֶר אֶֽעֱרָךְ לְ֝/ךָ֗ וַ/אֲצַפֶּֽה
English Translation
O Lord, in the morning you will hear my voice; in the morning I will prepare for you and wait.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 5 Context
1 Give ear to my words, O Jehovah, Consider my meditation. Focus ↗
2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God (Elohim); For unto thee do I pray. Focus ↗
3 O Jehovah, in the morning shalt thou hear my voice; In the morning will I order [my prayer] unto the... Focus ↗
4 For thou art not a God (Elohim) that hath pleasure in wickedness: Evil shall not sojourn with thee.
5 The arrogant shall not stand in thy sight: Thou hatest all workers of iniquity. Focus ↗
6 Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth the blood-thirsty and deceitful man. Focus ↗
7 But as for me, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness will I come into thy house: In thy fear... Focus ↗
8 Lead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before... Focus ↗
9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; Their inward part is very wickedness; Their throat is a... Focus ↗
10 Hold them guilty, O God (Elohim); Let them fall by their own counsels; Thrust them out in the multit... Focus ↗
11 But let all those that take refuge in thee rejoice, Let them ever shout for joy, because thou defend... Focus ↗
12 For thou wilt bless the righteous; O Jehovah, thou wilt compass him with favor as with a shield.... Focus ↗
Verse Information
Book
Psalms
Chapter
Chapter 5 (12 verses)
Version
American Standard Version
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