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Albert Barnes

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

For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous - It is one of the characteristics of God that, while he will punish the wicked, he will show favor to the righteous; while he brings deserved punishment upon the one, he will show his favor to the other.With favor wilt thou compass him as with a shield - That is, as a shield is thrown round or before one in the day of battle to protect him, so wilt thou throw thy protection around the righteous. For a description of a “shield,” see the notes at... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 5:11-12

Psalms 5:11-12. But let those that put their trust in thee That dare rely on thy word and promise when all human hopes and refuges fail; rejoice Let them have cause of great joy from thy love and care of them; because thou defendest them As it follows. Let them also that love thy name That is, thy majesty and glory, thy word and worship, all which is called God’s name, in Scripture; be joyful Hebrew, יעלצו , jangletzu, exult in thee. Thus David does not confine his prayer to his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 5:1-12

Psalms 5:0 Joy of the godlyIn another morning prayer David again recalls the attacks that certain enemies made on him. This leads him to consider the different attitudes God has towards the godly and the ungodly. David expects God to hear his prayers and save him from his enemies (1-3).The reason for David’s confidence is that his enemies belong to that group of people whose wickedness brings only opposition from God (4-6). By contrast, David worships God with a true heart and has a sincere... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 5:12

bless the righteous = bless the justified one. Compare Psalms 1:1 ; Psalms 2:12 ; Psalms 3:8 . favour. This is the "shield". In His favour is "life" (Psalms 30:5 ); "preservation" (Psalms 86:2 , margin); "security" (Psalms 41:11 ); "mercy "(Isaiah 60:10 ). Hence the prayer of Psalms 106:4 . as. Figure of speech Simile. App-6 . a shield. Hebrew. zinnah, a shield of the largest size. See 1 Samuel 17:7 , 1 Samuel 17:41 . "Only here, Psalms 35:2 (buckler), and Psalms 91:4 in the Psalms. In... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 5:12

Psalms 5:12. For thou, Lord, wilt bless— Yes, thou, Lord, wilt bless; Mudge: who observes, that David seems here to receive the signal that he had been looking for. The word צנה tsinnah, rendered a shield, agreeably to its other significations, must mean some pointed weapon, as a spear. So that the clause should be rendered, Thou wilt encircle him with favour, as with a fence of spears; as a prince is encircled with spears or spearmen. REFLECTIONS.—1st. The cries of his people are ever pleasing... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 5:12

12. with favour—or, "acceptance," alluding to the favor shown to an acceptable offering and worshipper (Leviticus 7:18; Leviticus 19:7). shield—(compare Leviticus 19:7- :). 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 5:11-12

On the other hand, those who love God can count on His blessing and protection. They will respond to His care with joyful singing in praise of Him. This is the first of many references to singing in the Book of Psalms. "Thy name," an expression found over 100 times in the Psalter, refers to the character and attributes of God as He has revealed these to human beings. The whole psalm finds its focus in the faith expressed in Psalms 5:12.We who are God’s people should seek God’s help in prayer... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 5:1-12

This is a morning prayer before going to the sanctuary. The chief difficulty in ascribing it to David lies in the reference (Psalms 5:7) to ’thy holy temple.’ The word means a ’palace,’ and is not strictly applicable to the tent which David provided for the ark (2 Samuel 6:17). But it was used of the sanctuary at Shiloh. (1 Samuel 1:9), and may have been poetically transferred to David’s humbler tent; or it may be figuratively employed to denote the heavenly temple. The Psalmist appeals to God... read more

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