Psalms 5:1
For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David.
What it says
For the choirmaster with flutes, a psalm of David asking the LORD to give ear to his words.
What it is doing
This verse introduces the prayer as both sung worship and personal appeal.
In context
1For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. 2Attend to the sound of my cry, 3In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; 4For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; 5The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; 6You destroy those who tell lies; 7But I will enter Your house 8Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness 9For not a word they speak can be trusted; 10Declare them guilty, O God; 11But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; 12For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous;