Psalms 5 · Verse 8

Psalms 5:8

Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
Psalms 5:8, King James Version

Psalms 5:8 in other translations

BSBLead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.
WEBLead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face.
ASVLead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before my face.
YLTO Jehovah, lead me in Thy righteousness, Because of those observing me, Make straight before me Thy way,
DARBYLead me, Jehovah, in thy righteousness, because of my foes; make thy way plain before me.
BBEBe my guide, O Lord, in the ways of your righteousness, because of those who are against me; make your way straight before my face.
WebsterLead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness, because of my enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

What does Psalms 5:8 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
8. enemies--literally, "watchers" (Psa 27:11), hence special need of guidance. in thy righteousness--an attribute implying faithfulness in promises as well as threatenings. make thy way straight--that is, make the way of providence plain.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 8 Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness - When entered into the house, and prostrated before the temple, he knew that, unless God continued to lead and direct, he was not likely to profit even by such great advantages. We need God not only to bring us to his house, but to keep our feet while we are there. Because of mine enemies - His conduct was marked; his enemies looked upon and watched him with an evil eye. They would have been glad of his halting, that they might have brought a reproach on the good cause which he had espoused. O how cautiously should those walk who make a profession of living to God, of knowing themselves to be in his favor, and of being delivered from all sin in this life! Make thy way straight - Show me that I must go right on; and let thy light always shine on my path, that I may see how to proceed.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 5:7-12

David prayed often alone, yet was very constant in attendance on public worship. The mercy of God should ever be the foundation both of our hope and of our joy, in every thing wherein we have to do with him. Let us learn to pray, not for ourselves only, but for others; grace be with all that love Christ in sincerity. The Divine blessing comes down upon us through Jesus Christ, the righteous or just One, as of old it…

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Psalms 5:8 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

יְהוָ֤ה\׀Yah.wehO YahwehH3068
נְחֵ֬נִיne.Che.nilead meH5148
בְצִדְקָתֶ֗ךָve.tzid.ka.Te.chain righteousness yourH6666
לְמַ֥עַןle.Ma.'anon account ofH4616
שׁוֹרְרָ֑יsho.Raienemies myH8324
הַיְשַׁ֖רho.sharmake straightH3474
לְפָנַ֣יle.fa.Nai<to> before meH6440
דַּרְכֶּֽךָ\׃dar.Ke.khaway yourH1870

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 5:8

  • Psalms 27:11

    Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.

  • Psalms 25:4-5

    Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

  • Proverbs 3:5-6

    Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

  • Psalms 86:11

    Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

  • Psalms 119:10

    With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

  • Psalms 143:8-10

    Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

  • Proverbs 4:25

    Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

  • Psalms 119:64

    The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

  • Psalms 59:10

    The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.

  • Psalms 31:1

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.

  • Matthew 3:3

    For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

  • Hebrews 12:13

    And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Lead.
25:4,5; 86:11; 119:10,64; 143:8-10; Pr 3:5,6
mine. Heb. those which observe me.
27:11; 54:5; 59:10; *marg:
2Sa 12:14
make.
25:4; 27:11; Pr 4:25; Mt 3:3; Heb 12:13

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Context

  • Psalms 5:7

    But 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.

  • Psalms 5:8

    Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

  • Psalms 5:9

    For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.

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Psalms 5:8 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Guíame, Jehová, en tu justicia á causa de mis enemigos; endereza delante de mí tu camino.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Mais moi, dans l’abondance de ta bonté, j’entrerai dans ta maison; je me prosternerai devant le temple de ta sainteté, dans ta crainte.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Leite mich, Jehova, in deiner Gerechtigkeit um meiner Feinde willen; ebne vor mir deinen Weg.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Ego autem in multitudine misericordiæ tuæ introibo in domum tuam; adorabo ad templum sanctum tuum in timore tuo.