Psalms 5:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ 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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But I can enter your house because of your great grace and love; I will bow down toward your holy temple in reverence for you.

Berean Standard Bible:

But I will enter Your house by the abundance of Your loving devotion; in reverence I will bow down toward Your holy temple.

American Standard Version:

But as for me, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness will I come into thy house: In thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But as for me, I will come^{H935} into thy house^{H1004} in the multitude^{H7230} of thy mercy^{H2617}: and in thy fear^{H3374} will I worship^{H7812} toward thy holy^{H6944} temple^{H1964}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 132:7

We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.

Psalms 138:2

I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

Hebrews 4:16

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Psalms 69:13

¶ But as for me, my prayer [is] unto thee, O LORD, [in] an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.

Hebrews 12:28

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

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Commentary for Psalms 5:7

Psalm 5:7 is part of a psalm traditionally attributed to King David, though the exact author and historical context are not certain. This particular verse is embedded within a lament psalm, which is a type of psalm that expresses deep personal distress and a plea for God's intervention. In the broader context of Psalm 5, the psalmist is crying out against the injustice of wicked oppressors and is seeking God's protection and guidance.

In Psalm 5:7, the psalmist contrasts his own righteous behavior with the wickedness he sees around him. The verse begins with "But as for me," signaling a personal commitment to piety and devotion in the face of adversity. The phrase "I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy" reflects the psalmist's intention to seek refuge in God's presence, relying on God's abundant compassion and kindness. The "house" likely refers to the Temple in Jerusalem, which was seen as the dwelling place of God and a sanctuary for the faithful.

The second part of the verse, "in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple," emphasizes the psalmist's reverential awe and respect for God, which is foundational to his worship. The term "fear" here does not imply terror but rather a deep, respectful reverence for the divine. The worshipper's orientation "toward thy holy temple" indicates both a literal direction toward the place where God's presence was believed to dwell in a special way, and a spiritual posture of directing one's life and devotion toward God.

Overall, Psalm 5:7 conveys themes of trust in God's mercy, the importance of worshiping God with reverence and awe, and the believer's personal commitment to seeking God's presence, especially in times of trouble. This verse reflects the broader ancient Israelite belief in the power of worship and prayer in the face of injustice and the assurance that God's mercy provides a foundation for hope and deliverance.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
Strong's Number: H7230
There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹב
Transliteration: rôb
Pronunciation: robe
Description: from רָבַב; abundance (in any respect); abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age).
Strong's Number: H2617
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֵסֵד
Transliteration: chêçêd
Pronunciation: kheh'-sed
Description: from חָסַד; kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty; favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing.
Strong's Number: H3374
There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִרְאָה
Transliteration: yirʼâh
Pronunciation: yir-aw'
Description: feminine of יָרֵא; fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence; [idiom] dreadful, [idiom] exceedingly, fear(-fulness).
Strong's Number: H7812
There are 166 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁחָה
Transliteration: shâchâh
Pronunciation: shaw-khaw'
Description: a primitive root; to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God); bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance, do reverence, make to stoop, worship.
Strong's Number: H6944
There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
Transliteration: qôdesh
Pronunciation: ko'-desh
Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.
Strong's Number: H1964
There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הֵיכָל
Transliteration: hêykâl
Pronunciation: hay-kawl'
Description: probably from יָכֹל (in the sense of capacity); a large public building, such as a palace or temple; palace, temple.

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