The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:7
But … I will come into thy house ; rather, unto thy house. David, as a layman, would not be entitled to enter within the tabernacle. He would draw near to it, probably bring his offering, and then worship toward it (see the following clause). In the multitude of thy mercy ; or, through the abundance of thy mercy (comp. Psalms 69:13 , Psalms 69:16 ). It was by God's mercy that David lived, that he was maintained in health and strength, that he had a desire to go to God's house,... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12
A morning prayer. Every new day the priests began anew the service of God in the temple. The altar was set in order, the lamb was made ready, and as soon as the sign of day was given the morning sacrifice was offered (Le Psalms 6:5 ; Numbers 28:4 ). In this there was a lesson for all times. Every new day calls for a fresh consecration of ourselves to God. "When first thine eyes unveil, give thy soul leave to do the like" (Vaughan). In this morning prayer we find I. FAITH IN ... read more