🎵WEB · Psalms 5:6

What does Psalms 5:6 mean?

"You will destroy those who speak lies. Yahweh abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man."

— Psalms 5:6 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

3

Yahweh, in the morning you shall hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly.

4

For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness. Evil can’t live with you.

5

The arrogant shall not stand in your sight. You hate all workers of iniquity.

6

You will destroy those who speak lies. Yahweh abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.

7

But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you.

8

Lead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face.

9

For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue.

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