David oppressed with the cruelty of his enemies, and fearing greater dangers, calleth to God for succor, showing how requisite it is that God should punish the malice of his adversaries. 7 After, being assured of prosperous success, he conceiveth comfort, 12 concluding, that when God shall deliver him, others also shall be partakers of the same mercies.

To him that excelleth upon [a]Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.

Hear my words, O Lord: understand my [b]meditation.

Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my king and my God: for unto thee do I pray.

Hear my voice in the morning, O Lord: for in the morning will I direct me unto thee, and I will [c]wait.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 5:1 Or, a musical instrument or tune.
  2. Psalm 5:1 That is, my vehement prayer, and secret complaint and sighings.
  3. Psalm 5:3 With patience and trust till I be heard.

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