Psalms 5:7

Psalms 5:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
• New International Version (NIV)But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house. I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy; In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple.

Context of Psalms 5:7

5Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence, for you hate all who do evil. 6You will destroy those who tell lies. The Lord detests murderers and deceivers. Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe. 8Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow. 9My enemies cannot speak a truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others. Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with flattery.

Psalms 5:7 word by word

וַאֲנִ֗י בְּרֹ֣ב חַ֭סְדְּךָ אָב֣וֹא בֵיתֶ֑ךָ אֶשְׁתַּחֲוֶ֥ה אֶל־הֵֽיכַל־קָ֝דְשְׁךָ֗ בְּיִרְאָתֶֽךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• But as for me, I will comeבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• thy houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: homeH1004
• in the multitudeרֹבrôb · abundanceH7230
• of thy mercyחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617
• in thy fearיִרְאָהyir'âh · fearH3374
• will I worshipשָׁחָהshâchâh · to bowH7812
• toward thy holyקֹ֫דֶשׁqôdesh · holinessH6944
• templeהֵיכָלhêykâl · templeH1964

Cross-references for Psalms 5:7

• Psalms 55:16But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me.
• Joshua 24:15But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”
• Luke 6:11At this, the enemies of Jesus were wild with rage and began to discuss what to do with him.
• Psalms 51:1Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.
• Psalms 52:8But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s unfailing love.
• Psalms 69:13But I keep praying to you, Lord, hoping this time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer my prayer with your sure salvation.
• Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.
• Romans 5:20God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant.
• Psalms 130:4But you offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you.
• Hosea 3:5But afterward the people will return and devote themselves to the Lord their God and to David’s descendant, their king. In the last days, they will tremble in awe of the Lord and of his goodness.
• Acts 9:31The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers.
• Hebrews 12:28Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.
• 1 Peter 1:17And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.”
• Psalms 28:2Listen to my prayer for mercy as I cry out to you for help, as I lift my hands toward your holy sanctuary.
• Psalms 132:7Let us go to the sanctuary of the Lord; let us worship at the footstool of his throne.
• Psalms 138:2I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.

Commentaries on Psalms 5:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7In the multitude of thy mercy - David considered it an inexpressible privilege to be permitted to attend public worship; and he knew that it was only through the multitude of God's mercy that he, or any man else, could enjoy such a privilege. He knew farther that, from the multitude of this mercy, he might receive innumerable blessings in his house. In this spirit, and with this dependence, he went to the house of the Lord. He who takes David's views of…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. 7God promises his loving devotion (his covenant goodness and faithfulness) to his people (see Psalm 25:6; 69:16; Lamentations 3:32). Your house: The righteous desire to enter God's presence with awe and wonder (see Hebrews 12:28).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. But--as in Psa 2:6, literally, "and." house--(1Ch 9:23), the tabernacle. temple--literally, "palace," applied to God's residence, the Holy of Holies (1Sa 3:3; 2Sa 22:7); the inner part of the tabernacle. toward--not in; the high priest alone was allowed to enter.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 5:7

• Church
• Fear of God
• Worship

In the dictionaries

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• Nehiloth
• Wickedness
• Hours of Prayer
• Music
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• Psalms, Book of
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• 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