Psalm, 5

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Psalm 5 is a prayer of David, seeking God's help and protection from his enemies. David expresses his trust in God's righteousness and asks for guidance as he faces the wickedness surrounding him. The chapter also speaks of the fate of the unrighteous and the blessings that come to those who take refuge in the Lord.

Psalm, 5

12
verses
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2
min

Bible version

Trusting in God's Protection

1 {To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.} Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.
2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
8 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
10 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.
11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.

Commentary

In this psalm, David models the importance of consistently seeking God's guidance and protection in the midst of difficult circumstances. While he acknowledges the existence of evil in the world, David firmly believes in God's righteousness and ability to provide a path of safety for those who trust in Him. As we face our own challenges today, we can learn from David's example of seeking God's help through prayer and relying on His promises of protection and blessings.

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FAQ

Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 5 it would take approximately 2 minutes to finish.

There are 12 verses in Psalm, chapter 5.