For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David. Give ear to my words, LORD. Consider my meditation

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 5. For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David. Give ear to my words, LORD. Consider my meditation. Listen to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for I pray to you. LORD, in the morning you will hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly. For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness. Evil can’t live with you. The arrogant will not stand in your sight. You hate all workers of iniquity. You will destroy those who speak lies. The LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow towards your holy temple in reverence of you. Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face. For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue. Hold them guilty, God. Let them fall by their own counsels. Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against you. But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice. Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you. For you will bless the righteous. LORD, you will surround him with favour as with a shield.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician, with the flutes
A Psalm by David
Give ear to my words, LORD
Consider my meditation
Listen to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for I pray to you
LORD, in the morning you will hear my voice
In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly
For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness
Evil cant live with you
The arrogant will not stand in your sight
You hate all workers of iniquity
You will destroy those who speak lies
The LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man
But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house
I will bow towards your holy temple in reverence of you
Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies
Make your way straight before my face
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth
Their heart is destruction
Their throat is an open tomb
They flatter with their tongue
Hold them guilty, God
Let them fall by their own counsels
Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against you
But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice
Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them
Let them also who love your name be joyful in you
For you will bless the righteous
LORD, you will surround him with favour as with a shield

About This Psalm

Psalm 5 is a morning prayer psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: morning prayer, righteousness, guidance

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 5 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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