Psalms 5:9

\5:8\Be my guide, O Lord, in the ways of your righteousness, because of those who are against me; make your way straight before my face.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.

In Context

8\5:7\But as for me, I will come into your house, in the full measure of your mercy; and in your fear I will give worship, turning my eyes to your holy Temple.

10\5:9\For no faith may be put in their words; their inner part is nothing but evil; their throat is like an open place for the dead; smooth are the words of their tongues.

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Cross References

Job 32:21Let me not give respect to any man, or give names of honour to any living.

Psalms 27:11Make your way clear to me, O Lord, guiding me by the right way, because of my haters.

Psalms 51:6\51:4\Against you, you only, have I done wrong, working that which is evil in your eyes; so that your words may be seen to be right, and you may be clear when you are judging.

Psalms 58:2\58:1\Is there righteousness in your mouths, O you gods? are you upright judges, O you sons of men?

Psalms 62:9\62:8\Have faith in him at all times, you people; let your hearts go flowing out before him: God is our safe place. (Selah.)

Psalms 69:19\69:18\Come near to my soul, for its salvation: be my saviour, because of those who are against me.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 5:8-12

Delight in Public Worship; Happiness of the Righteous. 7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. 8 Lead me, O Lord , in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. 9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. 10 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them… Read the whole commentary →

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