Psalm 5:2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 5:1-6

The title of this psalm has nothing in it peculiar but that it is said to be upon Nehiloth, a word nowhere else used. It is conjectured (and it is but a conjecture) that is signifies wind?instruments, with which this psalm was sung, as Neginoth was supposed to signify the stringed?instruments. In Ps. 5:1-6 David had an eye to God, I. As a prayer-hearing God; such he has always been ever since men began to call upon the name of the Lord, and yet is still as ready to hear prayer as ever. Observe... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 5:2

Hearken unto the voice of my cry ,.... Which seems to intend more than groans or words, even a loud outcry, as of a person in great distress; such as the strong crying of Christ, in the days of his flesh, when on the cross, forsaken by God, deserted by his friends, and surrounded by his enemies, Hebrews 5:7 ; and such, in some measure, was the case of David. The arguments used by him, that the Lord would hearken to him, are as follow: and the first is taken from his interest in the Lord,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 5:2

Hearken unto the voice of my cry - We may easily find the process through which David's mind was now passing: We have seen from the preceding Psalm that he lay down in a very happy frame of mind, and that he had enjoyed profound repose. As soon as he awakes in the morning, his heart, having a right direction, resumes its work. He meditates on God's goodness; and on his own happy state, though pursued by enemies, and only safe as long as God preserved him by an almighty hand and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-3

Prayer. "Give ear," etc. There are prayers, some of the most fervent and spiritual, which refuse words, and need not language ( Romans 8:26 ). But God, who hath given speech as the glory of our nature and the principal instrument of human progress, will have us consecrate it to this highest use-converse with our Maker, the Father of our spirits. I. PRAYER IS PERSONAL CONVERSE WITH GOD . "My voice shalt thou hear" ( Psalms 5:3 ). On this turns the whole reality,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-7

Prayer for deliverance from wicked men. The psalmist prays to be delivered from, not open persecution, but the scoff and scourge of the tongue at all goodness and service to God. When irreligion prevails, it is difficult to resist it and stand firm in our allegiance to God. I. THE CRY FOR HELP AGAINST THE PREVAILING IMPIETY . 1 . He prays God as the Highest to hearken to his meditations , his words , and his cry . All true prayer begins in thought or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12

The superscription, "To the Chief Musician upon Nehiloth," is thought to mean, either, continuously, "To the Chief Musician, for an accompaniment of wind instruments;" or, discontinuously, "To the Chief Musician: a Psalm upon inheritances.'' In the latter case, the respective "inheritances" of the wicked (verse 6) and the righteous (verses 11, 12) are supposed to be meant. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 5:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 5:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 5:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 5:2

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

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