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For pipes. A psalm of David. Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />O LORD, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To the Chief Musician. With flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, Consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the music director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David. Listen to my words, LORD, Consider my sighing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For the choir director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, Consider my groaning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Give ear to my words, O LORD, Consider my groaning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For the choir director. For the flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O Yahweh, Consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To the Chief Musician; on wind instruments. A Psalm of David. Listen to my words, O LORD, Consider my groaning <i>and</i> sighing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choir director: with the flutes. A psalm of David. Listen to my words, LORD; consider my sighing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choir director: with the flutes. A Davidic psalm. Listen to my words, LORD; consider my sighing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician; with the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O Jehovah, Consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Listen, LORD, as I pray! Pay attention when I groan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician; with the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[For the choir director; for flutes; a psalm by David.] Open your ears to my words, O LORD. Consider my innermost thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Listen to my words, O LORD, and hear my sighs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />LORD, listen to my words, consider my groaning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David. Listen to what I say, LORD! Carefully consider my complaint! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David.] Listen to my words, LORD. Consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David. Give ear to my words, Yahweh. Consider my meditation. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />TO THE OVERSEER. [BLOWN] INTO THE PIPES. A PSALM OF DAVID. Hear my sayings, O YHWH, "" Consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To the Overseer, 'Concerning the Inheritances.' -- A Psalm of David. My sayings hear, O Jehovah, Consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To the overseer of the pipes; chanting of David. Give ear to my sayings, O Jehovah; attend to my cry.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Unto the end, for her that obtaineth the inheritance. A psalm of David. Give ear, O Lord, to my words, understand my cry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 5:1>Unto the end. For her who pursues the inheritance. A Psalm of David. <V 5:2>O Lord, listen closely to my words. Understand my outcry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For the leader; with wind instruments. A psalm of David. [2] Give ear to my words, O LORD; understand my sighing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Give ear to my words, O LORD; give heed to my sighing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />GIVE ear to my words, O LORD, and consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Give ear to my words, LORD JEHOVAH, and consider my meditation.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the Leader; upon the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the end, a Psalm of David, concerning her that inherits. Hearken to my words, O Lord, attend to my cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/5-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=257" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/5.htm">Give Ear to My Words</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to be accompanied by</a> <a href="/hebrew/5155.htm" title="5155: han·nə·ḥî·lō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Perhaps flute (a musical instrument). Probably denominative from chaliyl; a flute.">flutes.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/238.htm" title="238: ha·’ă·zî·nāh (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from 'ozen; to broaden out the ear, i.e. to listen."> Give ear</a> <a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: ’ă·mā·ray (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">to my words,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: bî·nāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">consider</a> <a href="/hebrew/1901.htm" title="1901: hă·ḡî·ḡî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A whisper, musing, murmuring. From an unused root akin to hagah; properly, a murmur, i.e. Complaint.">my groaning.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/17-1.htm">Psalm 17:1</a></span><br />A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">Psalm 55:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea. / Attend to me and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and distraught<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-6.htm">Psalm 86:6</a></span><br />Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/130-2.htm">Psalm 130:2</a></span><br />O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-1.htm">Psalm 143:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">Proverbs 15:29</a></span><br />The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15</a></span><br />When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12</a></span><br />Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-56.htm">Lamentations 3:56</a></span><br />You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-17.htm">Daniel 9:17-18</a></span><br />So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. / Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a></span><br />If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a></span><br />And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-23.htm">John 16:23-24</a></span><br />In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. / Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1-3</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-4.htm">Psalm 5:4-6</a></b></br> For thou <i>art</i> not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Psalm 5:7-9</a></b></br> But as for me, I will come <i>into</i> thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: <i>and</i> in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple… </p><p class="hdg">Give</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-1.htm">Psalm 17:1</a></b></br> A Prayer of David. Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, <i>that goeth</i> not out of feigned lips.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-2.htm">Psalm 54:2</a></b></br> Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">Psalm 55:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication… </p><p class="hdg">consider my</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a></b></br> Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/1-13.htm">1 Samuel 1:13,16</a></b></br> Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26</a></b></br> Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/job/37-14.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">Flutes</a> <a href="/job/23-2.htm">Groaning</a> <a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/job/36-21.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/joshua/19-51.htm">Inheritances</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/job/15-4.htm">Meditation</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Nehiloth</a> <a href="/job/3-18.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/job/34-37.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/job/23-2.htm">Sighing</a> <a href="/job/42-2.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/1-4.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/psalms/4-2.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/8-3.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/6-8.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/87-7.htm">Flutes</a> <a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Groaning</a> <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/5-2.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-8.htm">Inheritances</a> <a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Meditation</a> <a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Nehiloth</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Sighing</a> <a href="/psalms/8-4.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/11-6.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/psalms/5-6.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">David prays, and professes his study in prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/5-4.htm">God favors not the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">David, professing his faith, prays to God to guide him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/5-10.htm">to destroy his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">and to preserve the godly</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The mention of flutes suggests a specific musical accompaniment, highlighting the importance of music in Hebrew worship. Flutes, or "nehiloth" in Hebrew, were wind instruments that added a distinct sound to the worship experience. This reflects the rich musical tradition in ancient Israel, where music played a vital role in both personal and communal expressions of faith.<p><b>A Psalm of David.</b><br>David, the second king of Israel, is traditionally credited with composing many of the psalms. His life, marked by both triumph and tribulation, provides a backdrop for the emotional depth found in the psalms. As a shepherd, warrior, and king, David's experiences with God were diverse, making his psalms relatable to a wide audience. This particular psalm is a prayer, reflecting David's reliance on God amidst adversity. David's authorship connects this psalm to the broader narrative of Israel's history and God's covenant with David, which is foundational to the messianic hope fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<p><b>Give ear to my words, O LORD;</b><br>This plea for God to listen underscores the personal relationship between the psalmist and the divine. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) invokes the covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and the psalmist's trust in Him. This request for God to hear is a common theme in the psalms, reflecting the belief that God is attentive to the cries of His people. It echoes other scriptures where God is portrayed as a listener, such as in <a href="/exodus/2-24.htm">Exodus 2:24</a>, where God hears the groaning of the Israelites in Egypt.<p><b>consider my groaning.</b><br>The term "groaning" conveys deep emotional distress, suggesting that the psalmist is in a state of anguish or need. This expression of raw emotion is a hallmark of the psalms, where the full range of human experience is brought before God. The psalmist's groaning can be seen as a form of prayer, where words may fail, but the heart's cry is still heard by God. This aligns with <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26</a>, where the Spirit intercedes with groans too deep for words, highlighting the intimate connection between human suffering and divine compassion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this Psalm, King David, is known for his deep relationship with God and his honest expressions of emotion in the Psalms. He often sought God's guidance and protection.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and His relationship with His people. David addresses his plea to Yahweh, indicating a personal and covenantal relationship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_prayer.htm">The Act of Prayer</a></b><br>This Psalm is a prayer, highlighting the importance of communication with God. David's plea for God to "give ear" and "consider" reflects the earnestness and urgency of his prayer.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_honest_prayer.htm">The Importance of Honest Prayer</a></b><br>David's use of "groaning" (Hebrew: "hagig") suggests deep, heartfelt communication with God. We are encouraged to bring our true feelings and struggles before God without pretense.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_attentiveness.htm">God's Attentiveness</a></b><br>The request for God to "give ear" and "consider" reminds us that God is attentive to our prayers. We can trust that He listens and cares about our concerns.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_lament_in_faith.htm">The Role of Lament in Faith</a></b><br>Lament is a valid and important part of our spiritual journey. Expressing sorrow or frustration to God is not a lack of faith but an act of trust in His ability to handle our deepest emotions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_prayer.htm">Consistency in Prayer</a></b><br>David's repeated calls for God to hear him throughout the Psalms teach us the value of persistence in prayer. We should continually bring our needs before God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_threats_in_psalm_5.htm">Has any historical or archaeological evidence been found to confirm the specific threats David describes in Psalm 5? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_fiat_creationism.htm">What does the Bible say about our beliefs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_musical_terms_are_used_in_psalms.htm">What musical terms are used in Psalms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_33_9_align_with_evolution.htm">Psalm 33:9 claims God spoke and it came to be; how do we reconcile this with the fossil record and evolutionary timelines?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">Meditation.</span>--From a root cognate with the word translated meditate in <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm" title="But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.">Psalm 1:2</a>, with primary sense of <span class= "ital">mutter </span>or <span class= "ital">murmur. </span>Here "whispered prayer," in contrast to "words" in first clause, and to "voice of my cry" in the next. It echoes clause 1: "while unto thee will I pray" corresponds to "meditation."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Give ear to my words</span>, O Lord (comp. <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/86-6.htm">Psalm 86:6</a>). Cries of this kind are common with the psalmists, even when they do not express the purport of their prayer. Consider my meditation; or, <span class="accented">my silent musing</span> (Kay); comp. <a href="/psalms/39-3.htm">Psalm 39:3</a>, where the same word is used. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/5-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For the choirmaster,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> </span><span class="str2">To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to be accompanied by</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶֽל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">flutes.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּחִיל֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ḥî·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5155.htm">Strong's 5155: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps flute (a musical instrument)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">A Psalm</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְמ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(miz·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> </span><span class="str2">Instrumental music, a poem set to notes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָוִֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Give ear</span><br /><span class="heb">הַאֲזִ֥ינָה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ha·’ă·zî·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_238.htm">Strong's 238: </a> </span><span class="str2">To broaden out the ear, to listen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my words,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמָרַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mā·ray)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something said</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">consider</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּ֣ינָה</span> <span class="translit">(bî·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my groaning.</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲגִֽיגִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hă·ḡî·ḡî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1901.htm">Strong's 1901: </a> </span><span class="str2">A whisper, musing, murmuring</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 5:1 For the Chief Musician with the flutes (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/4-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 4:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 4:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/5-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 5:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 5:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>