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Psalms 5

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1For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David. Give ear to my words, Yahweh. Consider my meditation. 2Listen to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for I pray to you. 3Yahweh, in the morning you will hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly. 4For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness. Evil can’t live with you. 5The arrogant will not stand in your sight. You hate all workers of iniquity. 6You will destroy those who speak lies. Yahweh abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. 7But 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. 8Lead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face. 9For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue. 10Hold 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. 11But 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. 12For you will bless the righteous. Yahweh, you will surround him with favor as with a shield.

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Overview

Psalms 5 is a heartfelt prayer of David, expressing his deep reliance on God for guidance and protection. The psalm opens with David's earnest plea for God to listen to his words and consider his meditation. He seeks God's presence in the morning, emphasizing the importance of starting the day with prayer and seeking divine direction. David acknowledges that God does not delight in wickedness and cannot tolerate evil, highlighting the contrast between the righteous and the unrighteous. This sets the stage for his request for justice against those who oppose him, as he desires to dwell in the presence of the Lord, who is holy and just. #David #Prayer #Righteousness

In the latter part of the psalm, David expresses confidence in God's protection and guidance. He prays for the destruction of his enemies, asking God to lead him in righteousness because of their deceitful ways. David's faith is evident as he believes that God will bless the righteous and surround them with favor like a shield. This psalm serves as a reminder for believers to seek God earnestly, trust in His justice, and find comfort in His protection. It encourages us to approach God with sincerity, knowing that He hears our prayers and cares for our well-being. #Psalms #GodsProtection #Faith

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  1. 1 Kings 8:30v7Solomon asks God to hear the prayers directed toward the Temple, similar to the psalmist's plea to be heard when praying toward God's holy temple.
  2. Habakkuk 1:13v4Habakkuk 1:13 questions how a holy God can tolerate evil, paralleling Psalm 5:4 which states that God does not delight in wickedness and evil cannot dwell with Him.

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