Psalm 5:3

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 5:3

My voice shall thou hear in the morning, O Lord ,.... These words may be considered either as expressing the confidence of the psalmist, that the Lord would hear and answer him, and that in the morning, every morning, as soon and as often as he prayed; or that he would hear him early, quickly, speedily, seasonably, and at the best time; or else as declaring what he would do in consequence of his resolution to pray to the Lord in Psalm 5:2 ; he would pray to him every morning: the morning... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 5:3

My voice shalt thou hear in the morning - We find from this that he had not prayed in vain. He had received a blessed answer; God had lifted upon him the light of his countenance, and he therefore determines to be an early applicant at the throne of grace: "My voice shalt thou hear in the morning." He finds it good to begin the day with God; to let Divine things occupy the first place in his waking thoughts; as that which first occupies the mind on awaking is most likely to keep possession... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 5:3

Verse 3 The first sentence may also be read in the future tense of the indicative mood, Thou shalt hear my prayer. But, in my opinion, the verb is rather in the optative mood, as I have translated it. Having besought God to grant his requests, he now entreats him to make haste. Some think he alludes to the morning prayers which were wont to be joined with the daily sacrifices in the temple, according to the appointment of the law. Although I do not disapprove of this opinion, yet I have no... 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 5:3

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

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