Psalm 5
SECTION OUTLINE FIVE (PSALM 5)
David asks God to lead and protect him. He also calls upon God to destroy his wicked enemies.
I. THE DELIVERANCE OF THE GODLY (5:1–3, 7–8, 10–12)
A. The petition (5:1–3, 7–8, 10)
1. Whom he prays to (5:1–2): David calls upon the Lord alone to help him.
2. When he prays (5:3): David prays to the Lord each morning.
3. Where he prays (5:7): David prays and worships in the Temple.
4. What he prays (5:8, 10)
a. David asks the Lord to lead him in the right path (5:8).
b. David asks the Lord to declare his enemies guilty (5:10).
B. The praises (5:11–12): David calls all who find refuge in the Lord to rejoice and praise him.
II. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GODLESS (5:4–6, 9): David professes that the Lord detests the wicked and will not let them stand in his presence.
A. Why (5:4–5): The Lord detests the wicked and will not let them stand in his presence.
B. Who (5:6, 9): This includes liars, murderers, and deceivers.