John Calvin Reformed @genevareformer

PSALM 5. David being grievously oppressed by the cruelty of his enemies, and apprehending still more mischief, earnestly beseeches God for help. And the more easily to obtain what he asks, after having, by the earnestness of his prayers, manifested the greatness of his grief, he first brings forward the intolerable malice of his enemies, showing how inconsistent it would be with the character of...

Commenting on Psalm 5:1-12

C.H. Spurgeon Reformed Baptist @princeofpreachers

Now we come to the second part, in which the Psalmist repeats his arguments, and goes over the same ground again. "Lead me, O Lord, "as a little child is led by its father, as a blind man is guided by his friend. It is safe and pleasant walking when God leads the way.

Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

In these verses David gives three characters - of himself, of his enemies, and of all the people of God, and subjoins a prayer to each of them. I. He gives an account of himself and prays for himself, Psa 5:7, Psa 5:8. 1. He is stedfastly resolved to keep closely to God and to his worship.

Commenting on Psalm 5:7-12