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Psalm 5

Psalm 5:11

Give Ear to My Words · Psalm 5:1–12
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Translations

Modern
But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
Traditional
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Literal
And let all those taking refuge in You rejoice forever; let them shout for joy, and may You cover them over; and let those loving Your name exult in You.
Latin
Et lætentur omnes qui sperant in te; in æternum exsultabunt, et habitabis in eis. Et gloriabuntur in te omnes qui diligunt nomen tuum,

Original

Hebrew
English
But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

Notes

Psalms 5:11

  • A blessing rests on all who take refuge in God (see Psalm 18:30).

  • Joy and praise go well together. The godly rejoice when they see evidence of God’s rescue. They sing joyful praises as a new song (see Psalm 33:3).

    When the Lord brings peace to the world, defeats evil, and rewards good people, they will have lasting joy (Psalms 9:2–4; 53:6; 90:14–15; 118:24).

  • The children of God, who find refuge in him, love his name. To love his name is to love his very character.

Psalms 5:1–12

This morning prayer (Psalm 5:3) shows strong trust in the Lord's help and protection. The psalmist asks for God's response and waits for it (Psalm 5:1–3).

He describes the plans of the wicked in detail but stays focused on God. The psalmist knows the wicked cannot be with God (Psalm 5:4–6, 9; see 1:5).

He keeps returning to the Lord (Psalm 5:7–8, 10; see 5:1–3), and then he prays for the godly community (5:10–12; see 3:8).

Psalms 3:1–7:17

This group of psalms moves from an orderly world to a troubled one. Psalms 1–2 describe stability. The righteous person is blessed, and the Lord’s anointed king rules with authority.

In the psalms that follow, the tone changes. The Lord’s anointed cries out for help. He faces enemies, strong opposition, and evil plans.

It even seems at times that the Lord is far away. The psalmist feels confusion and distress instead of confidence and calm.

Theme notes and profiles

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Topics

Faith: General Scriptures Concerning God's Protection Joy of Saints Is for Divine Protection Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Love to God: A Characteristic of Saints Love to God: should Produce Joy Protection: Saints: Praise God For Shouting in Joy and Praise Trust: Leads to Rejoicing in God