8 Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
8 Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies- make your way straight before me.
8 Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me.
8 Waiting for directions to get me safely through enemy lines.
8 Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before my face.
8 Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.
11 Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.
11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
11 Point me down your highway, God; direct me along a well-lighted street; show my enemies whose side you're on.
11 Teach me Your way, O Lord, And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.
11 Teach me how to live, O Lord . Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.
(Read Psalm 27:7-14)
Wherever the believer is, he can find a way to the throne of grace by prayer. God calls us by his Spirit, by his word, by his worship, and by special providences, merciful and afflicting. When we are foolishly making court to lying vanities, God is, in love to us, calling us to seek our own mercies in him. The call is general, "Seek ye my face;" but we must apply it to ourselves, "I will seek it." The word does us no good, when we do not ourselves accept the exhortation: a gracious heart readily answers to the call of a gracious God, being made willing in the day of his power. The psalmist requests the favour of the Lord; the continuance of his presence with him; the benefit of Divine guidance, and the benefit of Divine protection. God's time to help those that trust in him, is, when all other helpers fail. He is a surer and better Friend than earthly parents are, or can be. What was the belief which supported the psalmist? That he should see the goodness of the Lord. There is nothing like the believing hope of eternal life, the foresights of that glory, and foretastes of those pleasures, to keep us from fainting under all calamities. In the mean time he should be strengthened to bear up under his burdens. Let us look unto the suffering Saviour, and pray in faith, not to be delivered into the hands of our enemies. Let us encourage each other to wait on the Lord, with patient expectation, and fervent prayer.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 5:8
Commentary on Psalm 5:7-12
(Read Psalm 5:7-12)
David prayed often alone, yet was very constant in attendance on public worship. The mercy of God should ever be the foundation both of our hope and of our joy, in every thing wherein we have to do with him. Let us learn to pray, not for ourselves only, but for others; grace be with all that love Christ in sincerity. The Divine blessing comes down upon us through Jesus Christ, the righteous or just One, as of old it did upon Israel through David, whom God protected, and placed upon the throne. Thou, O Christ, art the righteous Saviour, thou art the King of Israel, thou art the Fountain of blessing to all believers; thy favour is the defence and protection of thy church.