Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 5:7-12

"But as for me, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness will I come into thy house: In thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. Lead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before my face. For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; Their inward part is very wickedness; Their throat is an open sepulchre; They flatter with their tongue. Hold them guilty, O God; Let them fall by their own counsels; Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions; For they have rebelled against thee. But let all those that take refuge in thee rejoice, Let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: Let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. For thou wilt bless the righteous; O Jehovah, thou wilt compass him with favor as with a shield." — Psalms 5:7-12 (ASV)

David often prayed alone, yet he was very consistent in attending public worship. The mercy of God should always be the foundation of both our hope and our joy, in everything in which we have to do with him.

Let us learn to pray, not only for ourselves, but also for others; grace be with all who love Christ in sincerity. The divine blessing comes down upon us through Jesus Christ, the righteous or just One, as in former times it came upon Israel through David, whom God protected and placed upon the throne.

You, O Christ, are the righteous Saviour, you are the King of Israel, you are the Fountain of blessing to all believers; your favour is the defence and protection of your church.