5:1-3The secret of a close relationship with God is to pray to him earnestly each morning. In the morning, our minds are more free from problems, and then we can commit the whole day to God. Regular communication helps any friendship and is certainly necessary for a strong relationship with God. We need to communicate with him daily. Do you have a regular time to pray and read God's Word?
Life Application Study BiblePsalmsChapter 5
Psalm 5
New Living Translation · Life Application Study Bible · Original pages: 846, 847
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5Psalm 5
1Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2How long will you people ruin my reputation?How long will you make groundless accusations?How long will you continue your lies?
3You can be sure of this:The LORD set apart the godly for himself.The LORD will answer when I call to him.
4Don't sin by letting anger control you.Think about it overnight and remain silent.
5Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,and trust the LORD.
6Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”Let your face smile on us, LORD.
7You have given me greater joythan those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.Theme: The lies of enemies. God is able to defend us from lies spoken.
Author: David
5 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by the flute.1 O Lor», hear me as I pray;pay attention to my groaning.2 Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God,for I pray to no one but you.3 Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD.Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.40 God, you take no pleasure in wickedness;you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked.5 Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence,for you hate all who do evil.8 You will destroy those who tell lies.The LORD detests murderers and deceivers.7 Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house;I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe.
8Lead me in the right path, O LORD,or my enemies will conquer me.Make your way plain for me to follow.
9My enemies cannot speak a truthful word.Their deepest desire is to destroy others.Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave.Their tongues are filled with flattery.*
10O God, declare them guilty.Let them be caught in their own traps.Drive them away because of their many sins,for they have rebelled against you.
11But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;let them sing joyful praises forever.Spread your protection over them,that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
12For you bless the godly, O LORD;you surround them with your shield of love.
Life Application Notes 3 notes
5:5God cannot condone or excuse even the smallest sin; therefore, we cannot excuse ourselves for sinning only a little bit. As we grow spiritually, our sensitivity to sin increases. What is your reaction to sin in your life? Are you insensitive, unconcerned, disappointed, or comfortable? As God makes us aware of sin, we must be intolerant toward it and be willing to change. All believers should strive to be more tolerant of people but less tolerant of the sin in themselves and others,
5:9Greek version reads with lies. Compare Rom 3:12. to the sheminith.
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6 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by an eight-stringed instrument.*
6:TITLE Hebrew with stringed instruments; according