Psalms 5:12 - Exposition

For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous . All the joy of the righteous springs from the fact that God's blessing is upon them. The sense of his favour fills their hearts with rejoicing . With favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield . Tsinnah ( צִנָּה )is the large, long shield that protected the whole body. God's favour, thus encompassing a man, effectually secured him against all dangers.