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Psalm 5 – A Prayer for Guidance

To the Chief Musician. With flutes. A Psalm of David.
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19 May 2024
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Psalm 5

1 Give ear to my words, LORD.[a] 
    Consider my meditation.
2 Listen to the voice of my cry, my King and my God;
    for I pray to you.
3 LORD, in the morning you will hear my voice.
    In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly.
4 For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness.
    Evil can’t live with you.
5 The arrogant will not stand in your sight.
    You hate all workers of iniquity.
6 You will destroy those who speak lies.
    The LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
7 But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house.
    I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you.
8 Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies.
    Make your way straight before my face.
9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth.
    Their heart is destruction.
    Their throat is an open tomb.
    They flatter with their tongue.
10 Hold them guilty, God.
    Let them fall by their own counsels.
Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions,
    for they have rebelled against you.
11 But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice.
    Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them.
Let them also who love your name be joyful in you.
12 For you will bless the righteous.
LORD, you will surround him with favor as with a shield.
Footnotes

a. 1:2 When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name (Hebrew
“יהוה”, usually pronounced Yahweh).

World English Bible (WEB) by Public Domain. The name “World English Bible” is trademarked.
Summary

Psalm 5 is a prayer attributed to King David, where he seeks God’s guidance and protection against his enemies. The psalm can be divided into several key themes:

  1. Invocation and Plea for Attention (verses 1-3): David begins by asking God to hear his words and consider his meditation. He expresses his dependence on God’s guidance, especially in the morning when he lays his requests before God and waits expectantly.
  2. God’s Hatred of Wickedness (verses 4-6): David describes God’s character, emphasizing that He does not delight in wickedness or evil. God rejects the arrogant, the deceitful, and those who practice iniquity.
  3. Prayer for Guidance and Protection (verses 7-8): David seeks God’s guidance to lead him in righteousness because of his enemies. He asks God to make His way straight before him.
  4. Condemnation of the Wicked (verses 9-10): David portrays the wicked as having no truth in their mouths and being destructive and deceitful. He prays for their downfall and that they be held accountable for their transgressions.
  5. Blessing for the Righteous (verses 11-12): The psalm concludes with a call for those who take refuge in God to rejoice. David asks for God’s protection over the righteous and that they be surrounded with favor like a shield.

In summary, Psalm 5 is a morning prayer of King David, asking for God’s attention, guidance, and protection. It contrasts the fate of the wicked with the blessings reserved for the righteous, highlighting God’s justice and mercy.

Links to Additional Summaries and Commentaries
  1. Hebrew for Christians – Psalm 5
  2. BibleRef.com
  3. Enduring Word
  4. Explaining the Book
  5. Christianity.com

 

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