Psalms 5:5
The arrogant shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
In Context
4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: evil shall not sojourn with thee.
6Thou shalt destroy them that speak lies: the LORD abhorreth the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
Cross References
Leviticus 20:23And ye shall not walk in the customs of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they did all these things, and therefore I abhorred them.
Psalms 10:3For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and the covetous renounceth, yea, contemneth the LORD.
Psalms 14:1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works; there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 75:4I said unto the arrogant, Deal not arrogantly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
Psalms 94:8Consider, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
Proverbs 1:7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
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 →