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Psalm 5:8-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 5:8-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
III
8 But I, through the abundance of your mercy,[a]
will enter into your house.
I will bow down toward your holy sanctuary
out of fear of you.(A)
9 Lord, guide me in your justice because of my foes;
make straight your way before me.(B)
Footnotes
- 5:8 Mercy: used to translate the Hebrew word, hesed. This term speaks to a relationship between persons. It is manifested in concrete actions to persons with some need or desire. The one who offers hesed has the ability to respond to that need of the other person. Other possible ways to translate hesed include “steadfast love” and “loving kindness.”
Psalm 5:8-9
New International Version
Psalm 5:8-9
New International Version
Psalm 5:8-9
King James Version
Psalm 5:8-9
King James Version
8 Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
9 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.
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