Psalm 5:1-2

New English Translation

Psalm 5^[a]

For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments;^[b] a psalm of David.

5 Listen to what I say,^[c] Lord!
Carefully consider my complaint!^[d]
²Pay attention to my cry for help,
my King and my God,
for I am praying to you!

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Psalm 5:1 sn Psalm 5. Appealing to God’s justice and commitment to the godly, the psalmist asks the Lord to intervene and deliver him from evildoers.
Psalm 5:1 tn The meaning of the Hebrew word נְחִילוֹת (n^ekhilot), which occurs only here, is uncertain. Many relate the form to חָלִיל (khalil, “flute”).
Psalm 5:1 tn Heb “my words.”
Psalm 5:1 tn Or “sighing.” The word occurs only here and in Ps 39:3.

Psalm 5:1-2

New International Version

Psalm 5^[a]

For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.

¹Listen^(A) to my words, Lord,
    consider my lament.^(B)
²Hear my cry for help,^(C)
    my King and my God,^(D)
    for to you I pray.

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Psalm 5:1 In Hebrew texts 5:1-12 is numbered 5:2-13.

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Psalm 5:1-2

New English Translation

Psalm 5^[a]

For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments;^[b] a psalm of David.

Footnotes

Psalm 5:1-2

New International Version

Psalm 5^[a]

For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.

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Psalm 5:1-2 New English Translation

Psalm 5[a]

For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments;[b] a psalm of David.

Footnotes

Psalm 5:1-2 New International Version

Psalm 5[a]

For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.

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Psalm 5:1-2

New English Translation

Psalm 5^[a]

For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments;^[b] a psalm of David.

Psalm 5:1-2

New International Version

Psalm 5^[a]