Psalms 5:9

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

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.

10for there is no truth in their mouth; their heart is vain.

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Cross References

Job 32:21I will not accept the person of man, and I will not level God with man.

Psalms 27:11Set me, O Lord, a law in thy way, and guide me in the right path, because of my enemies.

Psalms 51:6To thee only have I sinned, and have done evil before thee: that thou mayst be justified in thy words and mayst overcome when thou art judged.

Psalms 58:2If in very deed you speak justice: judge right things, ye sons of men.

Psalms 62:9Trust in him, all ye congregation of people: pour out your hearts before him. God is our helper for ever.

Psalms 69:19Attend to my soul, and deliver it: save me because of my enemies.

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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