Psalms 5:2
Hearken to my words, O Lord, + 5:2 Lit. understand.attend to my cry.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
In Context
1For the end, a Psalm of David, concerning her that inherits.
3Attend to the voice of my supplication, my King, and my God: for to thee, O Lord, will I pray.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:28Yet, O Lord God of Israel, thou shalt look upon my petition, to hear the prayer which thy servant prays to thee in thy presence this day,
Psalms 44:4Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O Mighty One, in thy comeliness, and in thy beauty;
Psalms 65:2O sing praises to his name; give glory to his praise.
Psalms 84:3Thou hast forgiven thy people their transgressions; thou hast covered all their sins. Pause.
Psalms 145:1Alleluia, a Psalm of Aggæus and Zacharias. My soul, praise the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 5:2-7
Prayer for Guidance and Protection. 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord , consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord ; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. 4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. 5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing:… Read the whole commentary →