Psalms 5

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 150

¹ To the chief musician, for flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O Jehovah; consider my meditation.

² Attend to the voice of my cry, my King and my God; for I will pray to You.

³ You will hear my voice in the morning, O Jehovah, I will set myself for You in the morning, and I will look up.

Chapter Summary

David prays and professes his study in prayer. He prays to Jehovah to guide him, to destroy his enemies, and to preserve the godly. To the chief musician, for flutes. A Psalm of David.

Key Hebrew Words

חֶ֫סֶד steadfast love H2617 · TWOT 698a

שָׁחָה worship, bow down H7812 · TWOT 2360

צְדָקָה righteousness H6666 · TWOT 1879b

חָסָה take refuge, trust H2620 · TWOT 700

אָהֵב love H157 · TWOT 29

צִנָּה shield H6793 · TWOT 1938a

People & Context

David

King of Israel; named in the heading as author of this morning prayer for guidance and protection.

Timeline

Morning Prayer

David sets himself to pray to Jehovah in the morning, knowing God hates workers of iniquity.

Psalms 5:3-5

Entering the Temple

David enters Jehovah's house in the abundance of grace to worship in fear toward the holy temple.

Psalms 5:7

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