Psalms 5:2
Psalms 5:2 in Multiple Translations
Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray.
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God; For unto thee do I pray.
Let the voice of my cry come to you, my King and my God; for to you will I make my prayer.
Hear me pleading for help, my King and my God, because I'm praying to you.
Hearken vnto the voyce of my crie, my King and my God: for vnto thee doe I pray.
Be attentive to the voice of my cry, My king and my God, For unto Thee I pray habitually.
Listen to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for I pray to you.
Hearken to the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for to thee will I pray.
Give ear, O Lord, to my words, understand my cry.
You are my King and my God. When I call to you to ask you to help me, listen to me, because you are the one to whom I pray.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 5:2
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Psalms 5:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲמָרַ֖/י
הַאֲזִ֥ינָ/ה
יְהוָ֗ה
בִּ֣ינָ/ה
הֲגִֽיגִ/י
אֲמָרַ֖/י
ʼêmer
H561
word
N-mp | Suff
הַאֲזִ֥ינָ/ה
ʼâzan
H238
to listen
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
יְהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בִּ֣ינָ/ה
bîyn
H995
to understand
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
הֲגִֽיגִ/י
hâgîyg
H1901
meditation
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 5:2
אֲמָרַ֖/י
ʼêmer
H561
"word"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a word or speech, like a promise or command from God. It is used in books like Genesis and Exodus to describe God's conversations with people.
Definition: utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: answer, [idiom] appointed unto him, saying, speech, word. See also: Genesis 49:21; Psalms 141:6; Psalms 5:2.
הַאֲזִ֥ינָ/ה
ʼâzan
H238
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To listen or hear is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often implying obedience or paying attention to what is being said, as in 1 Kings 3:9.
Definition: 1) to hear, listen 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to hear, listen, give ear 1a2) to be obedient, harken 1a3) to hear or listen to prayers (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See H239 (אָזַן). See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 77:2; Psalms 5:2.
יְהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בִּ֣ינָ/ה
bîyn
H995
"to understand"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To understand or discern, this verb means to separate mentally and know something with your mind, as seen in Proverbs where it talks about gaining insight.
Definition: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). See also: Genesis 41:33; Psalms 139:2; Psalms 5:2.
הֲגִֽיגִ/י
hâgîyg
H1901
"meditation"
N-ms | Suff
Meditation can also mean a quiet complaint or whisper, like a person murmuring to themselves. It involves thinking deeply, but can also imply a sense of discontent. In the Bible, it's used to describe both positive and negative thoughts.
Definition: 1) whisper, musing, murmuring 1a) murmuring 1b) musing
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: meditation, musing. See also: Psalms 5:2; Psalms 39:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 5:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 5:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 5:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 5:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 5:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 5:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 5:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 5:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 5:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 5:2
- Sermons on Psalms 5:2
Context — Give Ear to My Words
1Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning.
2Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray.
3In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. 4For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 65:2 | O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You. |
| 2 | Psalms 3:4 | To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah |
| 3 | Isaiah 33:22 | For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us. |
| 4 | Psalms 145:1 | I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. |
| 5 | Psalms 84:3 | Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she places her young near Your altars, O LORD of Hosts, my King and my God. |
| 6 | Psalms 74:12 | Yet God is my King from ancient times, working salvation on the earth. |
| 7 | Psalms 24:7–8 | Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. |
| 8 | Psalms 99:1–4 | The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples. Let them praise Your great and awesome name— He is holy! The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob. |
| 9 | Psalms 47:6–7 | Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him. |
| 10 | Psalms 10:16 | The LORD is King forever and ever; the nations perish from His land. |
Psalms 5:2 Summary
In Psalms 5:2, the psalmist is asking God to listen to their heartfelt prayer and to pay attention to their desperate cry for help. They are acknowledging God's sovereignty and authority over their life, and recognizing their dependence on Him as their God. This verse reminds us that we can come to God with our deepest concerns and troubles, and that He is a God who hears and responds to our prayers, as seen in Psalms 34:15. By crying out to God and acknowledging His authority, we can experience His comfort and guidance in our lives, just like the psalmist in Psalms 5:3, who waits in expectation for God's response to their prayer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the psalmist mean by 'Attend to the sound of my cry' in Psalms 5:2?
The psalmist is asking God to listen to their heartfelt prayer, similar to how God hears the prayers of the righteous in Proverbs 15:29, and to pay attention to their desperate cry for help, as expressed in Psalms 38:9.
Why does the psalmist address God as 'my King and my God' in this verse?
The psalmist is acknowledging God's sovereignty and authority over their life, much like in Psalms 47:7, where God is proclaimed as the King of all the earth, and recognizing their dependence on Him as their God, as seen in Psalms 3:7.
What is the significance of the phrase 'for to You I pray' in Psalms 5:2?
The phrase emphasizes that the psalmist's prayer is directed solely to God, expressing their trust and faith in Him, as seen in Psalms 62:8, where believers are encouraged to pour out their hearts to God in prayer.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the psalm?
This verse is part of the psalmist's introduction to their prayer, setting the tone for their heartfelt cry to God, which is continued in the following verses, such as Psalms 5:3, where they express their expectation of God's hearing and response to their prayer.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to cry out to God for help, and how can I express my desperation to Him in prayer?
- In what ways can I acknowledge God's sovereignty and authority in my life, and how can I demonstrate my dependence on Him?
- What are some ways I can ensure that my prayers are directed solely to God, and not to other sources of help or comfort?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust and faith in God, so that I can pour out my heart to Him in prayer, as encouraged in Psalms 62:8?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 5:2
Hearken unto the voice of my cry,.... Which seems to intend more than groans or words, even a loud outcry, as of a person in great distress; such as the strong crying of Christ, in the days of his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 5:2
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. Hearken-used in the English portion for other Hebrew verbs, [translate, therefore, qaashab (H7181) here, 'Attend to']. My cry.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 5:2
It is the part and duty of a king to answer the just and humble desires of his subjects. To thee alone will I direct all my prayers, and therefore from thee alone I expect succour and relief.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 5:2
Psalms 5:2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.Ver. 2. Hearken unto the voice of my cry] He thrice repeats the same request, to show the greatness of his grief and the necessity of help from heaven. Let mind and mouth, spirit and speech, go together in prayer, and then it is right, the voice of the heart is simply necessary. Moses cried to God at the Red Sea, though he said nothing. The voice of the lips is of great use also; 1. For preventing of distraction; 2. For exciting devotion. My king] And therefore help, O king, as she said, 2 Kings 5:24. And my God] Who art in covenant with me, both offensive and defensive. For unto thee will I cry] Thou art the proper object of prayer, as being omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent; and a God in covenant with thy people.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 5:2
Verse 2. Hearken unto the voice of my cry] We may easily find the process through which David's mind was now passing: 1. We have seen from the preceding Psalm that he lay down in a very happy frame of mind, and that he had enjoyed profound repose. 2. As soon as he awakes in the morning, his heart, having a right direction, resumes its work. 3. He meditates on God's goodness; and on his own happy state, though pursued by enemies, and only safe as long as God preserved him by an almighty hand and especial providence. 4. This shows him the need he has of the continual protection of the Most High; and therefore he begins to form his meditation and the desires of his heart into words, to which he entreats the Lord to give ear. 5. As he was accustomed to have answers to his prayers, he feels the necessity of being importunate! and therefore lifts up his voice. 6. Seeing the workers of iniquity, liars, and blood-thirsty men strong to accomplish their own purposes in the destruction of the godly, he becomes greatly in earnest, and cries unto the Lord: "Hearken unto the voice of my cry." 7. He knows that, in order to have a right answer, he must have a proper disposition of mind. He feels his subjection to the supreme authority of the Most High, and is ready to do his will and obey his laws; therefore he prays to God as his King: "Hearken, my King and my God." I have not only taken thee for my GOD, to save, defend, and make me happy; but I have taken thee for my KING, to govern, direct, and rule over me. 8.
Knowing the necessity and success of prayer, he purposes to continue in the spirit and practice of it: "Unto thee will I pray." R. S. Jarchi gives this a pretty and pious turn: "When I have power to pray, and to ask for the things I need, then, O Lord, give ear to my words; but when I have no power to plead with thee, and fear seizes on my heart, then, O Lord, consider my meditation!"
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 5:2
2. my cry] A word specially used of an imploring cry to God for help (Psalms 22:24; Psalms 28:2; &c.). my King, and my God] Cp. Psalms 84:3. The language is all the more significant, if the petitioner was David. He appeals to Him, Whose chosen representative he was.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 5:2
Hearken unto the voice of my cry - My cry for assistance. The word “voice” refers to the utterance of his desires, or to his “expressed” wishes in a time of trouble.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 5:2
2. Voice of my cry—My loud cry, or my outcry. There is a rising in the description—words, meditation, outcry. The last is the loud and earnest call for help of one who is ready to perish.
Sermons on Psalms 5:2
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The Divine Response by J.B. Chapman | In this sermon, Dr. J.B. Chapman discusses the story of Elijah and the contest between Baal and Jehovah in the book of 1 Kings. He highlights the importance of the divine response |
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Plead Your Case by E.A. Adeboye | E.A. Adeboye preaches on the power of prayer and presenting our cases before God in times of trouble. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's intervention through prayer, cit |
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The Most High a Prayer Hearing God by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches on the character of the Most High as a prayer-hearing God, emphasizing that God graciously takes notice of the prayers of His people, accepts their suppli |
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Improve God's Name by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine preaches on the significance of God's name in salvation, emphasizing how God's mercy and goodness are displayed for the sake of His name. Believers are encouraged to |
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Why Did the Fire Fall in 1857? by David Smithers | David Smithers preaches about the powerful impact of continuous prayer during the 1857 awakening in the United States, where noonday prayer meetings spread rapidly across the count |
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Psalm 3 by Carl Armerding | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of crying out to the Lord in times of need. He shares a personal testimony of a doctor who was also a minister and how he expe |
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Sharpening the Axe by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of engaging with the world intellectually, arguing that a faith that requires isolation from criticism is not genuine. He reflects on the assur |