Psalm 5:8-9 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:8

Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness . Here at last we find what David prayed for. Previously, we have only heard him entreat that his prayer may be heard ( Psalms 5:1 , Psalms 5:2 ), declare that he will pray early ( Psalms 5:3 ), and before the tabernacle ( Psalms 5:7 ); now we learn what his prayer is. It is that God will lead him in the path of his righteousness—that righteousness of which he is the pattern, and whereof he approves; and will "make his way plain for him," i.e.... read more

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

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 5:8

Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness - That is, conduct me safely in the manifestation of the principles of justice or righteousness which belong to thy nature. David felt assured that his was a righteous cause, and that he might make his appeal to God on the ground of the justness of that cause. Such a ground of appeal is always proper when we are in danger or in trouble from the injustice of others, for we may always ask of God to interpose, and to cause that which is right to be... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 5:8

Psalms 5:8. Lead me, O Lord Direct my heart, and counsels, and affairs, and all the course and actions of my life; in thy righteousness In thy righteous laws, or, for, or, because of, or, according to, thy righteousness, a phrase and argument frequently used in the Psalms. Because of mine enemies That I may give them no occasion of slandering me, or religion for my sake. Make the way Wherein thou wouldst have me to walk, or the course thou wouldst have me to take; straight... 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

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 5:8

Thy way: not mine. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:8-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:9

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 5:8

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 5:8

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 5:8

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