Psalms 5
5
Psalm 5
For the choir director; for flutes; a psalm by David.
1Open your ears to my words, O Lord.
Consider my innermost thoughts.
2Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God,
because I pray only to you.
3In the morning, O Lord, hear my voice.
In the morning I lay my needs in front of you,
and I wait.
4You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness.
Evil will never be your guest.
5Those who brag cannot stand in your sight.
You hate all troublemakers.
6You destroy those who tell lies.
The Lord is disgusted with bloodthirsty and deceitful people.
7But I will enter your house because of your great mercy.
Out of reverence for you, I will bow toward your holy temple.
8O Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of those who spy on me.
Make your way in front of me smooth.
9Nothing in their mouths is truthful.
Destruction comes from their hearts.
Their throats are open graves.
They flatter with their tongues.
10Condemn them, O God.
Let their own schemes be their downfall.
Throw them out for their many crimes
because they have rebelled against you.
11But let all who take refuge in you rejoice.
Let them sing with joy forever.
Protect them, and let those who love your name triumph in you.
12You bless righteous people, O Lord.
Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.
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Psalms 5
5
Prayer for Divine Help
1For the leader; with wind instruments. A psalm of David.
I
2Give ear to my words, O Lord;
understand my sighing.#Ps 86:6; 130:1–2.
3Attend to the sound of my cry,
my king and my God!
For to you I will pray, Lord;
4in the morning you will hear my voice;
in the morning I will plead before you and wait.#Wis 16:28.
II
5You are not a god who delights in evil;
no wicked person finds refuge with you;
6the arrogant cannot stand before your eyes.
You hate all who do evil;
7you destroy those who speak falsely.#Ps 101:7; Wis 14:9; Heb 1:13.
A bloody and fraudulent man
the Lord abhors.
III
8But I, through the abundance of your mercy,#Mercy: used to translate the Hebrew word, hesed. This term speaks to a relationship between persons. It is manifested in concrete actions to persons with some need or desire. The one who offers hesed has the ability to respond to that need of the other person. Other possible ways to translate hesed include “steadfast love” and “loving kindness.”
will enter into your house.
I will bow down toward your holy sanctuary
out of fear of you.#Ps 138:2; Jon 2:5.
9Lord, guide me in your justice because of my foes;
make straight your way before me.#Ps 23:3; Prv 4:11; Is 26:7.
IV
10For there is no sincerity in their mouth;
their heart is corrupt.
Their throat#Their throat: their speech brings harm to their hearers (cf. Jer 5:16). The verse mentions four parts of the body, each a source of evil to the innocent. is an open grave;#Rom 3:13.
on their tongue are subtle lies.
11Declare them guilty, God;
make them fall by their own devices.#Ps 141:10.
Drive them out for their many sins;
for they have rebelled against you.
V
12Then all who trust in you will be glad
and forever shout for joy.#Ps 64:11.
You will protect them and those will rejoice in you
who love your name.
13For you, Lord, bless the just one;
you surround him with favor like a shield.
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