Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Psalms 5". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/psalms-5.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on Psalms 5". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (46)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (6)
Introduction
1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'
Verse 1
5:1 Nehiloth. (h-6) Perhaps 'wind-instruments.'
Verse 3
5:3 up. (i-22) With the sense of 'waiting,' 'expecting.'
Verse 4
5:4 evil (k-12) Or 'the evil [man].'
Verse 5
5:5 fools (l-2) Or 'the boastful,' 'the arrogant,' as Psalms 73:3 . workers (m-12) The Hebrew word is used for 'mighty deeds,' 'achievements,' and is common in the Psalms. see Job 31:3 ; Job 34:8 ,Job 34:22 .
Verse 7
5:7 in (n-5) Or 'through.' loving-kindness (a-10) Chesed . see Psalms 4:3 . temple (b-22) Or 'palace.'
Verse 8
5:8 plain (c-14) Lit. 'straight.'
Verse 9
5:9 perversion, (d-13) 'Corrupt, depraved desires,' 'wickedness;' 'mischievous things,' Psalms 38:12 . the word is plural. with (e-22) Lit. 'make smooth.'
Verse 12
5:12 shield. (f-18) Here the larger shield, one which screened the whole body. 'buckler,' Psalms 35:2 ; Psalms 91:4 .