Psalm 5 good news bible

Here is Psalm 5 in the Good News Bible (GNB):

Psalm 5

A prayer for help

1. Give ear to my words, O Lord; listen to my silent cries.
2. Listen to my prayer; hear my cry for help.
3. In your faithfulness, answer me, in your righteousness, set me free.
4. Do not put me to shame, O Lord; my enemies are many, but I will be confident in your promise.
5. What I say is good and right, so give me your help, O Lord.
6. The arrogant are rising up against me; they are trying to crush me with their words. But I will think about your laws, and I will not forget your words.
7. Your promises are my comfort, my heart rejoices because of your help.
8. I will sing to the Lord, because he has given me a new song— praise to our God in the temple, because he is faithful.
9. The Lord is a shield for all who take refuge in him.
10. Look, Lord, at those who do evil; banish them from your presence.
11. But, Lord, let those who do what is right be happy and rejoice in your presence.
12. May all who love your name be happy and rejoice in your presence.

This psalm is a prayer for help and deliverance from enemies and troubles. The psalmist asks God to listen to his words and cries for help, and to answer him in his faithfulness and righteousness. The psalm also expresses confidence in God's promises and laws, and asks for God's help in the face of adversity.