Psalms 5:4
For you are not a god that desires iniquity; neither shall the worker of wickedness dwell with you. 1
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
In Context
3In the morning you shall hear my voice: in the morning will I wait upon you, and will look up. 1
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:17And I know, Lord, that you are he that searches the hearts, and you love righteousness. I have willingly offered all these things in simplicity of heart; and now I have seen with joy your people here present, willingly offering to you.
Psalms 88:14Justice and judgment are the establishment of your throne: mercy and truth shall go before your face. 1
Malachi 2:17you⌃ that have provoked God with your words. But you⌃ said, Wherein have we provoked him? In that you⌃ 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 →