Psalms 5:8

Psalms 5:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
• New International Version (NIV)Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before my face.

Context of Psalms 5:8

6Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth the blood-thirsty and deceitful man. 7But as for me, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness will I come into thy house: In thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. Lead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before my face. 9For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; Their inward part is very wickedness; Their throat is an open sepulchre; They flatter with their tongue. 10Hold them guilty, O God; Let them fall by their own counsels; Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions; For they have rebelled against thee.

Psalms 5:8 word by word

יְהוָ֤ה׀ נְחֵ֬נִי בְצִדְקָתֶ֗ךָ לְמַ֥עַן שׁוֹרְרָ֑י הַיְשַׁ֖ר לְפָנַ֣י דַּרְכֶּֽךָ׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 5:8

• Psalms 25:4Show me thy ways, O Jehovah; Teach me thy paths.
• Psalms 86:11Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; I will walk in thy truth: Unite my heart to fear thy name.
• Psalms 119:10With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.
• Psalms 143:8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.
• Proverbs 3:5Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
• Psalms 27:11Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; And lead me in a plain path, Because of mine enemies.
• Psalms 54:5He will requite the evil unto mine enemies: Destroy thou them in thy truth.
• Psalms 59:10My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
• 2 Samuel 12:14Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.
• Proverbs 4:25Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
• Matthew 3:3For this is he that was spoken of through Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.
• Hebrews 12:13and make straight paths for your feet, that that which is lame be not turned out of the way, but rather be healed.

Commentaries on Psalms 5:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness - When entered into the house, and prostrated before the temple, he knew that, unless God continued to lead and direct, he was not likely to profit even by such great advantages. We need God not only to bring us to his house, but to keep our feet while we are there. Because of mine enemies - His conduct was marked; his enemies looked upon and watched him with an evil eye. They would have been glad of his halting, that…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-12Verses 1-12 :Title Upon Nehiloth - The title of Psalm 4:1-8 is, “upon Neginoth.” As that refers to a musical instrument, so it is probable that this does, and that the idea here is that this psalm was intended particularly for the music-master that had special charge of this instrument, or who presided over those that played on it. Perhaps the idea is that this psalm was specially designed to be accompanied with this instrument. The word here, Nehiloth…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-12Verses 7-12 David prayed often alone, yet was very constant in attendance on public worship. The mercy of God should ever be the foundation both of our hope and of our joy, in every thing wherein we have to do with him. Let us learn to pray, not for ourselves only, but for others; grace be with all that love Christ in sincerity. The Divine blessing comes down upon us through Jesus Christ, the righteous or just One, as of old it did upon Israel through…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8God guides those who are obedient, submissive, and patient as they wait for him to lead, provide, and protect them (Psalm 27:11; 43:3; 143:10). He does not guide those who expect God simply to approve their own decisions. Following the right path of wisdom leads to the Lord (Psalms 47:11; 61:2; 139:24).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. enemies--literally, "watchers" (Psa 27:11), hence special need of guidance. in thy righteousness--an attribute implying faithfulness in promises as well as threatenings. make thy way straight--that is, make the way of providence plain.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 5:8

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Flattery
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• Wisdom

In the dictionaries

• Compass
• Nehiloth
• Wickedness
• Enemy
• Music
• Papyrus
• Psalms, Book of
• Vulgate
• revere, revered, reverence, reverent

Commentaries on Psalms 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings