Psalms 5:6
“Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.”
Psalms 5:6 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thou hatest all the workers of iniquity: Thou wilt destroy all that speak a lie. The bloody and the deceitful man the Lord will abhor.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth the blood-thirsty and deceitful man.
- DARBYDarby
- Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth a man of blood and deceit.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You will destroy those who speak lies. Yahweh abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thou destroyest those speaking lies, A man of blood and deceit Jehovah doth abominate.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You will destroy those who speak lies; the Lord detests the bloody and deceitful.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You will destroy those who speak lies; the Lord detests the bloody and deceitful.
Context: Psalms 5
4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
5The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
6Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
7But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
8Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
About Psalms 5: Trusting in God's Protection
Psalm 5 is a prayer of David, seeking God's help and protection from his enemies. David expresses his trust in God's righteousness and asks for guidance as he faces the wickedness surrounding him. The chapter also speaks of the fate of the unrighteous and the blessings that come to those who take refuge in the Lord.
Commentary
In this psalm, David models the importance of consistently seeking God's guidance and protection in the midst of difficult circumstances. While he acknowledges the existence of evil in the world, David firmly believes in God's righteousness and ability to provide a path of safety for those who trust in Him. As we face our own challenges today, we can learn from David's example of seeking God's help through prayer and relying on His promises of protection and blessings.