New International VersionLead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.
New Living TranslationLead me in the right path, O LORD, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.
English Standard VersionLead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me.
Berean Standard BibleLead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.
King James BibleLead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
New King James VersionLead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before my face.
New American Standard BibleLORD, lead me in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before me.
NASB 1995O LORD, lead me in Your righteousness because of my foes; Make Your way straight before me.
NASB 1977O LORD, lead me in Thy righteousness because of my foes; Make Thy way straight before me.
Legacy Standard BibleO Yahweh, lead me in Your righteousness because of my foes; Make Your way straight before me.
Amplified BibleO LORD, lead me in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight (direct, right) before me.
Christian Standard BibleLORD, lead me in your righteousness because of my adversaries; make your way straight before me.
Holman Christian Standard Bible LORD, lead me in Your righteousness because of my adversaries; make Your way straight before me.
American Standard VersionLead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before my face.
Contemporary English VersionYou do what is right, and I ask you to guide me. Make your teaching clear because of my enemies.
English Revised VersionLead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way plain before my face.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationO LORD, lead me in your righteousness because of those who spy on me. Make your way in front of me smooth.
Good News TranslationLORD, I have so many enemies! Lead me to do your will; make your way plain for me to follow.
International Standard VersionLORD, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your path straight before me.
NET BibleLORD, lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me!
New Heart English BibleLead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before me.
Webster's Bible TranslationLead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness, because of my enemies; make thy way straight before my face. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.
World English BibleLead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO YHWH, lead me in Your righteousness, "" Because of those observing me, "" Make Your way straight before me,
Young's Literal Translation O Jehovah, lead me in Thy righteousness, Because of those observing me, Make straight before me Thy way,
Smith's Literal TranslationO Jehovah, guide me into thy justice, for sake of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleConduct me, O Lord, in thy justice: because of my enemies, direct my way in thy sight.
Catholic Public Domain VersionLord, lead me in your justice. Because of my enemies, direct my way in your sight.
New American Bible
LORD, guide me in your justice because of my foes; make straight your way before me.
New Revised Standard Version
Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
Lead me, O LORD, in thy reverence and righteousness; and because of mine enemies, make thy way straight before my face.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In your awe, lead me, LORD JEHOVAH, and in your righteousness straighten your road in front of me, because of my enemiesOT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
O LORD, lead me in Thy righteousness because of them that lie in wait for me; Make Thy way straight before my face.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make my way plain before thy face.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Give Ear to My Words… 7But I will enter Your house by the abundance of Your loving devotion; in reverence I will bow down toward Your holy temple. 8Lead me,O LORD,in Your righteousnessbecause ofmy enemies;make straightYour waybefore me.9For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.…
Cross References Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Psalm 27:11Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
Psalm 25:4-5Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
Isaiah 30:21And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”
Psalm 143:10Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Psalm 23:3He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
Proverbs 16:9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Isaiah 42:16I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.
Psalm 86:11Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.
Jeremiah 10:23I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.
Matthew 7:13-14Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.
John 14:6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
James 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Romans 8:14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
John 16:13However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.
Treasury of Scripture Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before my face. Lead Psalm 25:4,5 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths… Psalm 86:11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. Psalm 119:10,64 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments… mine. Psalm 27:11 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Psalm 54:5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. Psalm 59:10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me seemy desire upon mine enemies. make Psalm 25:4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Psalm 27:11 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Proverbs 4:25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Jump to Previous EnemiesFaceFoesGuideLeadObservingPlainRighteousnessStraightWaitWayWaysJump to Next EnemiesFaceFoesGuideLeadObservingPlainRighteousnessStraightWaitWayWaysPsalm 5 1.David prays, and professes his study in prayer4.God favors not the wicked7.David, professing his faith, prays to God to guide him10.to destroy his enemies11.and to preserve the godlyLead me, O LORD, in Your righteousnessThis phrase is a plea for divine guidance and moral direction. The psalmist seeks the LORD's leadership, emphasizing a dependence on God's righteousness rather than human wisdom. The concept of righteousness in the Hebrew context involves living in a way that is aligned with God's will and character. This request reflects a desire for a life that mirrors God's holiness, as seen in Leviticus 19:2, where God calls His people to be holy as He is holy. The psalmist's appeal for guidance is reminiscent of Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages trust in the LORD for direction. because of my enemies
The presence of enemies highlights the psalmist's need for divine protection and guidance. In the historical context, David often faced adversaries, both external and internal, who threatened his reign and life. This phrase acknowledges the reality of opposition and the spiritual warfare believers face, as described inEphesians 6:12. The enemies could be literal foes or symbolic of spiritual challenges. The psalmist's reliance on God for deliverance is a recurring theme in the Psalms, reflecting the belief that God is a refuge and fortress (Psalm 18:2). make straight Your way before me
This request is for God to clear the path and remove obstacles, ensuring a direct and righteous journey. The imagery of a straight path is common in biblical literature, symbolizing a life lived in accordance with God's will.Isaiah 40:3-4 speaks of preparing the way of the LORD, making straight paths, which is echoed in the ministry of John the Baptist as a forerunner to Christ (Matthew 3:3). The straight path signifies moral clarity and divine favor, aligning with the promise inPsalm 37:23 that the steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD. This phrase underscores the psalmist's trust in God's providential care and guidance. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of the psalm, King David, is seeking guidance and protection from God amidst his adversaries. 2. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, whom David calls upon for guidance and righteousness. 3. EnemiesThe adversaries or wicked people who oppose David, representing challenges and opposition in life. 4. RighteousnessThe moral and ethical standard of God, which David seeks to be led in. 5. The WaySymbolic of the path or direction in life that aligns with God's will and righteousness. Teaching Points Seeking Divine GuidanceAs believers, we should consistently seek God's guidance in our lives, especially when facing opposition or difficult decisions. Righteous LivingOur pursuit should be to live in God's righteousness, aligning our actions and decisions with His moral standards. Trust in God's SovereigntyTrust that God is in control and will lead us on the right path, even when circumstances seem challenging. Prayer as a Tool for DirectionUse prayer as a means to seek clarity and direction from God, just as David did. Overcoming AdversityRecognize that God can guide us through adversities and use them to strengthen our faith and character. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 5
What is the meaning of Psalm 23?
How do we reconcile David’s confidence in divine intervention (Psalm 5:3, 8) with known historical conflicts where God’s protection was not apparent?
Psalm 139:19-22: How do these verses endorsing hatred for the wicked align with other passages in the Bible that command love for one's enemies?
Does the violent imagery in Psalm 59:13 conflict with the Bible's broader moral teachings on mercy and forgiveness?(8) Enemies.--Literally, those watching for, or lying in wait.Aquila and Jerome both give "those lying in ambush." God's guidance and protection would enable the good man to avoid their snares, and to walk straight in the way of righteousness. To walk in God's way is to walk in safety. Verse 8. - Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness. Here at last we find what David prayed for. Previously, we have only heard him entreat that his prayer may be heard (vers. 1, 2), declare that he will pray early (ver. 3), and before the tabernacle (ver. 7); now we learn what his prayer is. It is that God will lead him in the path of his righteousness - that righteousness of which he is the pattern, and whereof he approves; and will "make his way plain for him," i.e. show it him clearly, so that he cannot mistake it. God is asked to do this, especially because of David's enemies, or of "those that lie in wait for him" (Revised Version margin), lest, if he were to make a false step, they should triumph over him, and so he should bring discredit upon the cause of God and of his saints . Make thy way straight ( plain, Revised Version) before my face. Not so much "smooth my way," or "make it level" or "easy," as " put it plainly before me" (scrap. Psalm 25:5; and Psalm 27:11, '"Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies").
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Lead me,נְחֵ֬נִי(nə·ḥê·nî)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5148:To guide, to transportO LORD,יְהוָ֤ה ׀(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelin Your righteousnessבְצִדְקָתֶ֗ךָ(ḇə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯe·ḵā)Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6666:Rightness, subjectively, objectivelybecause ofלְמַ֥עַן(lə·ma·‘an)Preposition
Strong's 4616:Purpose -- intentmy enemies;שׁוֹרְרָ֑י(šō·wr·rāy)Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8324:To be hostilemake straightהַיְשַׁ֖ר(hay·šar)Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3474:To be straight, even, to be, right, pleasant, prosperousYour wayדַּרְכֶּֽךָ׃(dar·ke·ḵā)Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1870:A road, a course of life, mode of actionbefore me.לְפָנַ֣י(lə·p̄ā·nay)Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6440:The face
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