The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:9
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth ; or, no steadfastness —"no sincerity" (Kay, Cheyne); see the comment on Psalms 5:6 . Their inward part is very wickedness ; literally, wickednesses ; i.e. nothing but wickedness. Their throat is an open sepulchre . "Emitting the noisome exhalations of a putrid heart" (Bishop Horns). They flatter with their tongue ; literally, they make smooth their tongues , which may, perhaps, include flattery, but points rather to smooth... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:8-12
The righteousness of God. This second strophe of the psalm is very much like the first in substance, the matter running parallel with Psalms 5:3-7 . The fundamental thought on which all is based is that of the righteousness of God. The whole prayer is framed on that conception. I. A PRAYER FOR RIGHTEOUS DELIVERANCE AND GUIDANCE . 1 . For righteous guidance. "Lead me in thy righteousness; make thy way [the right way] plain to me." 2 . For righteous deliverance ... read more