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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:10

Destroy thou them, O God ; rather, condemn them , or declare them guilty (Kay); κρῖνον αὐτούς ( LXX .). Let them fall by their own counsels. No condemnation naturally follows punishment. David assumes that God will make his enemies fall; he prays that they may fall from the effect of their own counsels. The fate of Ahithophel ( 2 Samuel 17:23 ) perhaps fulfilled this imprecation . Cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; Thrust them out (Revised... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 5:1-12

:TitleUpon Nehiloth - The title of Psalms 4:1-8 is, “upon Neginoth.” As that refers to a musical instrument, so it is probable that this does, and that the idea here is that this psalm was intended particularly for the music-master that had special charge of this instrument, or who presided over those that played on it. Perhaps the idea is that this psalm was specially designed to be accompanied with this instrument. The word here, Nehiloth - נחילות nechı̂ylôth, plural. נחילה nechı̂ylâh,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 5:9

For there is no faithfulness in their mouth - There is nothing in them which can be confided in; nothing in their promises and declarations. They are false and treacherous, and I can, therefore, only appeal to thee. It is easy to see the propriety of this statement, and of those which follow, on the supposition that this refers to the rebellion of Absalom. Absalom had gone to Hebron on a false pretence 2 Samuel 15:7-10, and every act of his in this whole transaction had been treacherous and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 5:10

Destroy thou them, O God - The word here rendered “destroy” is translated by Prof. Alexander “condemn” - “condemn them; literally, make them guilty; that is, recognize and treat them as such.” The Hebrew word אשׁם 'âsham, means to fail in duty, to transgress, to be guilty; in the Hiphil, the form used here, according to Gesenius, to “punish; and hence, to destroy,” (Lexicon) The idea in the mind of the psalmist seems to have been that he desired, since they were undoubtedly guilty, that God... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 5:9

Psalms 5:9. There is no faithfulness in their mouth They speak one thing and mean another, and under a pretence of kindness seek my destruction; which renders it difficult for me to know how I ought to carry myself toward them, and therefore I have asked thy direction. Their inward part is very wickedness Hebrew, קרבם הוות , kirbam havvoth, literally, woes, sorrows, or mischiefs, are within them. The word seems to have a meaning derived from the sound, הוה , eue, or הוי , hoe, ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 5:10

Psalms 5:10. Destroy thou them, O God Hebrew, האשׁימם , haashimem, hold them guilty, that is, condemn and punish them; or, make them desolate, as the word is used Ezekiel 6:6; Joel 1:18. Let them fall by their own counsels That is, make their counsels, not only unsuccessful against me, but also destructive to themselves. Or, from their counsels, that is, let them fall short of their aims and designs. Or, because of their counsels, which are ungodly and unjust, and so deserve... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12

Psalms 5:0 Joy of the godlyIn another morning prayer David again recalls the attacks that certain enemies made on him. This leads him to consider the different attitudes God has towards the godly and the ungodly. David expects God to hear his prayers and save him from his enemies (1-3).The reason for David’s confidence is that his enemies belong to that group of people whose wickedness brings only opposition from God (4-6). By contrast, David worships God with a true heart and has a sincere... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 5:9

faithfulness = steadfastness, or stability. their = his. Referring to the man of Psalms 5:6 . Their. Three times repeated; refers to the "foolish" and "workers" of Psalms 5:6 . tongue. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken by it. read more

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