Ps 3 MHP Father's sovereignty,

ps 4 HP Spirit's ability to change heart

ps 5 CT Jesus's redemptive mercy

or

Ps 3 sin CT Security in God-fndtn

ps 4 judgment MHP use good judgment--glorify God

ps 5 righteousness HP lead me in righteousness

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Psalm 5

The facts:

1. Whom does David want to hear him? Yahweh, his King and God

2. How does he describe his own prayer? Sighing, cry for help

3. When does David pray, and with what attitude? a.m. expectation

interp: Context: Why does David need help?

Compare: What does it say about God that David prays to him with expectation?

Facts:

1. What characteristics of God does he mention next? not a God who enjoys evil.

2. In fact, what happens to evil people when they get near God?

with you wicked can't dwell, arrogant can't stand

3. How does God feel about those who do wrong? hate

4. What does God do about those who tell lies? destroys

5. How does God feel about the bloodthirsty and deceitful? abhors

Interp: Context?

compar: In the context there are some clues . . . What does it say about God that the wicked can't dwell in His presence?

Why can't the wicked dwell in God's presence?

How is David able to enter God's house? What are his actions while there?

What does David ask God to do about his foes? (lead David in righteousness!)

This is at the peak. This is the solution to David's problem. He sees God's grace toward him and his only question is, how shall I live, then? How shall I treat my enemies righteously?

Grace is peak of God's response to sin, and leading His servant in righteousness is first step in dealing righteously with the wicked--they will fall by their own devices. Love them and they will still destroy themselves! Offer them life and they will choose death.

What characteristics of the wicked lead to their downfall?

Put together Chiasm.

Interpretation:

Why does David need God to lead him in His righteousness because of his foes? (What is the natural reaction when one has foes? ps 4?)

Why can David enter God's presence while the others he mentions cannot?