Psalms 5:4
In the morning thou shalt hear my voice: in the morning will I wait upon thee, and will look up.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
In Context
3Attend to the voice of my supplication, my King, and my God: for to thee, O Lord, will I pray.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:17And I know, Lord, that thou art he that searches the hearts, and thou lovest righteousness. I have willingly offered all these things in simplicity of heart; and now I have seen with joy thy people here present, willingly offering to thee.
Psalms 50:21Then shalt thou be pleased with a sacrifice of righteousness, + 50:21 Properly, a heave or wave-offfering.offering, and whole-burnt-sacrifices: then shall they offer calves upon thine altar.
Psalms 88:14Thine is the mighty arm: let thy hand be strengthened, let thy right hand be exalted.
Malachi 2:17ye that have provoked God with your words. But ye said, Wherein have we provoked him? In that ye say, Every one that does evil is a pleasing object in the sight of the Lord, and he takes pleasure in such; + 2:17 Or, and, Where, etc.and where is the God of justice?
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 →