Psa 5:1-6 | MHM | STEP | David’s Morning Prayer This psalm is connected to the word Nehiloth , which is thought to mean wind instruments, probably showing how the psalm was sung. In these verses, David teaches us about prayer and about God’s character. He reminds us that God listens to prayers but also hates sin. David shows us how to come to God with the right attitude, to pray sincerely, and to avoid evil. v. 1 : David begins by asking, Give ear to my words, O Lord . He believes that God listens to prayer. Even though God is in heaven, He hears when people call to Him. Sometimes people around us do not hear or help us, but God always can. David also calls God my King and my God (Psalm 5:2 ). This shows that David has chosen God to rule his life and trusts Him as his protector.

‏ Psalms 5:1-6

David’s Morning Prayer

This psalm is connected to the word Nehiloth, which is thought to mean wind instruments, probably showing how the psalm was sung. In these verses, David teaches us about prayer and about God’s character. He reminds us that God listens to prayers but also hates sin. David shows us how to come to God with the right attitude, to pray sincerely, and to avoid evil.

v. 1: David begins by asking, Give ear to my words, O Lord . He believes that God listens to prayer. Even though God is in heaven, He hears when people call to Him. Sometimes people around us do not hear or help us, but God always can. David also calls God my King and my God (Psalm 5:2 ^a). This shows that David has chosen God to rule his life and trusts Him as his protector.

v. 2: David asks, Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King and my God: for unto thee will I pray . He teaches us to pray with feeling and trust. David believes God will pay attention to his situation and answer with kindness. Our prayers should come from our hearts, not just from our lips. When we cry out to God honestly, He will notice and care.

v. 3: David promises, My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up . He shows us the importance of morning prayer. Starting the day with prayer is a good habit. We are fresh and ready to focus on God before life gets busy. David also says he will keep his mind steady, aiming his prayer to God, just like a person aims an arrow at a target. After praying, he will wait and watch for God’s answer, just as someone looks to see where an arrow lands (Psalm 85:8; Habakkuk 2:1 ^b).

v. 4: David remembers that God is holy. He says, For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee . God never enjoys sin. Even if bad people seem to succeed, it does not mean God is pleased with them. God is pure and hates evil, even when people hide it under religion or good works.

v. 5: David says, The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity . People who continue to do wrong are called foolish by God. They cannot be close to Him or be accepted by Him. Sin is foolishness, and those who love sin are separated from God. God hates sin and those who choose to make themselves His enemies.

v. 6: David continues, Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man . God especially hates liars and those who hurt others. Lying and cruelty are opposite to God’s truth and mercy. People who practice these things are like the devil and will be judged by God (Revelation 21:8; Psalm 22:15 ^c).

When we read and pray these verses (Psalm 5:1-6 ^d), let us be serious about prayer and trust that God will hear us. At the same time, let us reject sin and remember that God is holy. We should look forward to the time when Jesus returns and God will punish all evil and reward those who love Him.