Psalms 5:1

For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; ²  a psalm of David. Listen to what I say, ³  Lord! Carefully consider my complaint! ⁴ 

1Sa 1:13,16; Ps 17:1; Ps 19:14; Ps 54:2; Ps 55:1,2; Ps 64:1; Ps 80:1; Ps 86:1; Ro 8:26; 1Pe 3:12; 1Jo 5:14,15

¹ sn Psalm 5. Appealing to God’s justice and commitment to the godly, the psalmist asks the Lord to intervene and deliver him from evildoers.

² tn The meaning of the Hebrew word נְחִילוֹת (nÿkhilot), which occurs only here, is uncertain. Many relate the form to חָלִיל (khalil, “flute”).

³ tn Heb “my words.”

⁴ tn Or “sighing.” The word occurs only here and in Ps 39:3.