Psalms – Chapter 5

Old Testament13 Verses

1Unto the end, for her that obtaineth the inheritance. A psalm for David.

2Give ear, O Lord, to my words, understand my cry.

3Hearken to the voice of my prayer, O my King and my God.

4For to thee will I pray: O Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear my voice.

5In the morning I will stand before thee, and I will see: because thou art not a God that willest iniquity.

6Neither shall the wicked dwell near thee: nor shall the unjust abide before thy eyes.

7Thou hatest all the workers of iniquity: thou wilt destroy all that speak a lie. The bloody and the deceitful man the Lord will abhor.

8But as for me in the multitude of thy mercy, I will come into thy house; I will worship towards thy holy temple, in thy fear.

9Conduct me, O Lord, in thy justice: because of my enemies, direct my way in thy sight.

10For there is no truth in their mouth: their heart is vain.

11Their throat is an open sepulchre: they dealt deceitfully with their tongues: judge them, O God. Let them fall from their devices: according to the multitude of their wickednesses cast them out: for they have provoked thee, O Lord.

12But let all them be glad that hope in thee: they shall rejoice for ever, and thou shalt dwell in them. And all they that love thy name shall glory in thee.

13For thou wilt bless the just. O Lord, thou hast crowned us, as with a shield of thy good will.

Reflection for Today

As you read Psalms Chapter 5, consider how God's Word speaks to your current situation. Every passage of Scripture has the power to transform our hearts and guide our lives when we approach it with an open mind and a prayerful spirit. The words you're reading today are not just ancient text—they are living and active, capable of speaking directly to your heart and circumstances. Take time to meditate on these verses and ask God to reveal His truth to you in a personal way. Remember that the same God who inspired these words is present with you now, ready to guide and comfort you through His Word.

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