Psalms 5:5-6

5 The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;

6 you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, LORD, detest.

Psalms 5:5-6 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 5:5-6 In-Context

3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.

5 The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;

6 you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, LORD, detest.

7 But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.

8 Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Kings 19:32; Psalms 73:3; Psalms 75:4; Isaiah 33:19; Isaiah 37:33
• 2. Psalms 1:5
• 3. Psalms 45:7; Psalms 101:3; Psalms 119:104; Proverbs 8:13; Psalms 11:5
• 4. Psalms 55:23; Proverbs 19:22; S John 8:44; Acts 5:3; Revelation 21:8