E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 5:8
Thy way: not mine. read more
诗篇 5:7-8 Cuvs
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 5:7
"But as for me, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness will I come into thy house:In thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.Lead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies;Make thy way straight before my face.""Will I worship before thy holy temple." The temple, of course, had not been built in the days of David; and it can be alleged that this casts a reflection upon the ancient tradition that attributes the psalm to David. However, as Maclaren pointed out, The Hebrew... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 5:8
Psalms 5:8. Make thy ways straight, &c.— Make thy way plain before me; i.e. "That I may walk on it evenly and smoothly, without stumbling, which mine enemies would gladly take hold of." See Psalms 143:10. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 5:7
7. But—as in :-, literally, "and." house— ( :-), the tabernacle. temple—literally, "palace," applied to God's residence, the Holy of Holies (1 Samuel 3:3; 2 Samuel 22:7); the inner part of the tabernacle. toward—not in; the high priest alone was allowed to enter. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 5:8
8. enemies—literally, "watchers" (Psalms 27:11), hence special need of guidance. in thy righteousness—an attribute implying faithfulness in promises as well as threatenings. make thy way straight—that is, make the way of providence plain. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 5:1-12
Psalms 5This is another prayer of David that arose out of opposition by enemies (cf. Psalms 3, 4), as is clear from the content. In contrast to Psalms 4, this one is a morning prayer. The Jews regarded each new day as beginning with sundown. Both are individual laments that contain elements of confidence, but this one also has characteristics of a community lament (Psalms 5:11-12) and an imprecation. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 5:4-7
2. Praise for God’s holiness 5:4-7 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 5:7
David did not claim a right to stand before God and to present his petitions on the basis of his own righteousness. He believed God would be merciful to him because God had made promises to bless David and his house (2 Samuel 7). The king believed God would be loyal to His servant. "Lovingkindness" (NASB) or "mercy" (NIV) means "loyal love" (Heb. hesed). The house and temple in view refer to the tabernacle David had pitched for the ark in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:17; cf. 1 Samuel 1:7; 1 Samuel... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 5:8
Essentially what David asked for was guidance in the righteous path God trod; he did not want to walk in the way of the wicked (Psalms 5:4-6; cf. Psalms 1). He wanted to clearly see the righteous way to live so he would not wander from it. Departure from it was a possibility because of the influence of the wicked. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 5:7
as for me. Compare Psalms 17:15 ; Psalms 26:11 ; Psalms 35:13 ; Psalms 41:12 ; Psalms 55:16 ; Psalms 69:13 ; Psalms 73:2 . multitude = abundance. mercy = lovingkindness, or grace. holy. See note on Exodus 3:5 . temple. Hebrew. heykal = palace: i.e. heaven itself, which was the pattern for the earthly "house" or tent, as being the dwelling-place of Jehovah. Hence it is used of the Tabernacle (1 Samuel 1:9 ; 1 Samuel 3:3 ). Compare Psalms 11:4 ; Psalms 18:6 . read more