Psalm 5:1-6 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12

A morning prayer: for sanctuary service: in evil times. This psalm seems to have been written for, or handed to the leader of a special choir, that he might adapt music for its use in sanctuary worship; not necessarily that of the temple—for its composition was probably anterior to the erection of that building—but for use in the services of that temporary structure which preceded it, and which, though but temporary, and even fragile in a material sense, was nevertheless in a high and holy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:2

Hearken unto the voice of my cry (comp. Psalms 27:7 ; Psalms 28:2 ; Psalms 64:1 ; Psalms 119:149 ; Psalms 130:2 ; Psalms 140:6 ). The Oriental habit of making requests in loud and shrill tones is the origin of these forms of speech. My King. David was "king" over Israel; but Jehovah was "King" over David (comp. Psalms 10:16 ; Psalms 29:10 ; Psalms 44:4 ; Psalms 47:6 , etc.). And my God (see Psalms 84:3 ). For auto thee will I pray. To thee, i.e; and to no other. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:3

My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord (compare "At evening, and at morning , and at noonday will I pray, and he shall hear my voice," Psalms 55:17 ; and see also Psalms 59:16 ; Psalms 88:13 ; Psalms 119:147 ). The appointment of daily morning and evening sacrifice ( Numbers 28:4 ) pointed out morn and eve as times especially appropriate for prayer. A natural instinct suggested the same idea ( Job 1:5 ). In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:4

For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness . Thou wilt listen to the prayer of a righteous man ( Psalms 4:1 ), since thou dost not delight in wickedness, but in goodness. Neither shall evil dwell with thee. Light has no fellowship with darkness. Evil men can obtain no support from thee, who art All-holy. They will scarcely venture to ask thy aid. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:4-5

God's hatred of sin. "Thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness," etc. It needs courage to preach the severe side of Bible truth. Time was when preaching could not be too severe. Men loved to hear the thunder and see the fire of Sinai. Now it cannot be too flattering and soothing. A view of Divine love is current, not to say fashionable, which tends to reduce it to an easy-going apathetic tolerance, taking little account of the difference between moral good and evil. We need... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:5

The foolish (or, the arrogant —"the boasters") shall not stand in thy light. Rather shall they be cast down and dismayed ( Psalms 73:3 , Psalms 73:18 ). Thou hatest all workers of iniquity. David has in mind the wicked and presumptuous men who have handed themselves together against him, and "take his contrary part" ( Psalms 109:3 , Prayer-book Version). These he is sure that God hates. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:6

Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing (comp. Psalms 4:2 ). David's adversaries were cunning, treacherous, and quite regardless of truth (see 2 Samuel 3:27 ; 2 Samuel 13:28 ; 2 Samuel 15:7-9 ; 2 Samuel 20:10 , etc.). God's vengeance was sure to fall upon them, either in this world or in the next. The Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man . An individual seems to be pointed at, who is probably Ahithophel. read more

Albert Barnes

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

Give ear to my words, O Lord - We naturally incline the ear toward anyone when we wish to hear distinctly what he says, and we turn away the ear when we do not. The meaning here is, David prayed that God would be attentive to or would regard his prayer. This form of the petition is, that he would attend to his “words” - to what he was about to “express” as his desire. He intended to express only what he wished to be granted.Consider my meditation - Understand; perceive, for so the word rendered... 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

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:4-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:6

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

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

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