Psalms 5:6
Psalms 5:6 in Multiple Translations
You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth the blood-thirsty and deceitful man.
You will send destruction on those whose words are false; the cruel man and the man of deceit are hated by the Lord.
You destroy those who tell lies. The Lord loathes bloodthirsty and deceptive people.
Thou shalt destroy them that speake lyes: the Lord will abhorre the bloodie man and deceitfull.
Thou destroyest those speaking lies, A man of blood and deceit Jehovah doth abominate.
You will destroy those who speak lies. The LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
Thou shalt destroy them that speak falsehood: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
Neither shall the wicked dwell near thee: nor shall the unjust abide before thy eyes.
You get rid of liars, and you despise those who murder others and those who deceive others.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 5:6
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Psalms 5:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹֽא
יִתְיַצְּב֣וּ
הֽ֭וֹלְלִים
לְ/נֶ֣גֶד
עֵינֶ֑י/ךָ
שָׂ֝נֵ֗אתָ
כָּל
פֹּ֥עֲלֵי
אָֽוֶן
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִתְיַצְּב֣וּ
yâtsab
H3320
to stand
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
הֽ֭וֹלְלִים
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Qal
לְ/נֶ֣גֶד
ṭerem
H2962
before
Prep | Prep
עֵינֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
שָׂ֝נֵ֗אתָ
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
פֹּ֥עֲלֵי
pâʻal
H6466
to work
V-Qal
אָֽוֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 5:6
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִתְיַצְּב֣וּ
yâtsab
H3320
"to stand"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
To stand or place something firmly is what this word means, and it's used in the Bible to describe presenting oneself or standing firm in faith, as seen in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) to place, set, stand, set or station oneself, present oneself 1a) (Hithpael) to station oneself, take one's stand, stand, present oneself, stand with someone Aramaic equivalent: ye.tsav (יְצַב "to know" H3321)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: present selves, remaining, resort, set (selves), (be able to, can, with-) stand (fast, forth, -ing, still, up). See also: Exodus 2:4; 1 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 2:2.
הֽ֭וֹלְלִים
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Qal
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
לְ/נֶ֣גֶד
ṭerem
H2962
"before"
Prep | Prep
This word indicates something has not happened yet, or it happened before something else. It is used to show timing or sequence of events, translated as before, ere, or not yet in the KJV.
Definition: before, not yet, before that
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: before, ere, not yet. See also: Genesis 2:5; 2 Kings 6:32; Psalms 5:6.
עֵינֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
שָׂ֝נֵ֗אתָ
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
פֹּ֥עֲלֵי
pâʻal
H6466
"to work"
V-Qal
To work or do something is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, often used to describe habitual or systematic actions. It can also mean to make or practise something.
Definition: 1) to do, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do 1a2) to make
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er). See also: Exodus 15:17; Psalms 59:3; Psalms 5:6.
אָֽוֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 5:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 5:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 5:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 5:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 5:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 5:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 5:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 5:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 5:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 5:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 5:6
- Sermons on Psalms 5:6
Context — Give Ear to My Words
4For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You.
5The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity.
6You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
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 righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 55:23 | But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You. |
| 2 | Revelation 21:8 | But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” |
| 3 | Revelation 22:15 | But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. |
| 4 | Isaiah 26:21 | For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain. |
| 5 | Psalms 4:2 | How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies ? Selah |
| 6 | Genesis 34:25–26 | Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons (Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi) took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and slaughtered every male. They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with their swords, took Dinah out of Shechem’s house, and went away. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 20:1 | Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” |
| 8 | Romans 1:29 | They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, |
| 9 | Psalms 26:8–10 | O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides. Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed, in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. |
| 10 | Psalms 43:1 | Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men. |
Psalms 5:6 Summary
[Psalms 5:6 tells us that God hates lying and violence, and that He will punish those who do such things. This means that we should always try to be honest and kind, and to avoid hurting others. As it says in Ephesians 4:25, we should speak the truth in love, and as seen in Matthew 5:21-22, we should not use violence or anger to resolve conflicts. By following God's commands, we can show our love and respect for Him, and live in a way that pleases Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God destroys those who tell lies?
This means that God opposes and judges those who intentionally deceive or mislead others, as seen in Psalms 5:6 and also in Revelation 21:8, which says that all liars will have their part in the lake of fire.
How does God feel about the man of bloodshed and deceit?
According to Psalms 5:6, the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit, which means He has a strong dislike and hatred for those who commit such evil acts, similar to what is written in Proverbs 6:16-19, where God lists seven things He hates, including hands that shed innocent blood.
Is it possible for someone who has told lies or committed bloodshed to be forgiven by God?
Yes, it is possible for those who have committed such sins to be forgiven by God, as seen in 1 John 1:9, which says that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
How can we apply Psalms 5:6 to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by being honest and truthful in all our interactions, and by avoiding any actions that could lead to harm or bloodshed, as commanded in Exodus 20:13, and by seeking forgiveness and repenting when we have failed to do so.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be unintentionally telling lies or deceiving others, and how can I change this?
- How can I show love and kindness to those who have committed bloodshed or deceit, while still upholding God's standards of justice and righteousness?
- What are some practical steps I can take to cultivate a heart of honesty and integrity, and to avoid the temptation to lie or deceive?
- How can I balance the need to forgive others with the need to uphold God's justice and righteousness, as seen in Psalms 5:6?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 5:6
Thou shall destroy them that speak leasing,.... Or "a lie" (i); whether in matters of religion; as false doctrines, errors, and heresies, are lies; and so all that deny the deity, sonship, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 5:6
Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. Leasing - old English for 'lies.'
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 5:6
Leasing; or, lies; that make it their business to raise and scatter calumnies and reproaches concerning me; as many did. The bloody and deceitful man; those who design mischief against me or my friends raider a pretence of kindness; of whom he oft speaks.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 5:6
Psalms 5:6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.Ver. 6. Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing] Whether in jest or earnest, those that lie in jest will, without repentance, go to hell in earnest. And for the officious lie some think it no fault; whereas, Galatians 1:10, we must not speak truth to please men, much less may we lie. The truth is, all lies are pernicious, all liars will be destroyed, but especially those that have taught their tongues to speak lies, Jeremiah 9:5, that take fast hold of deceit, Jeremiah 8:5, so that they cannot be got off without striving: such a one was Doeg, Saul, &c. The Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man] Heb. the man of blood; for blood hath so many tongues as drops to cry for vengeance, Genesis 4:10, and God makes inquisition, Psalms 9:12, commanding that murderers should be drawn from the altar to the slaughter, Exodus 21:14. This made King James say, that if God did leave him to kill a man he would think God did not love him. And for deceitful persons, the Lord is the avenger of all such, 1 Thessalonians 4:6.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 5:6
(6) Leasing.—See Psalms 4:2. Bloody.—Margin, literally, of bloods and deceit. So LXX. and Vulg.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 5:6
Verse 6. That speak leasing] Falsity, from the Anglo-Saxon [A.S.] leasunge, a lie, falsity, deceit; from [A.S.] leas, lie, which is from the verb [A.S.] leasian, to lie. See on Psalms 4:2. The Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.] איש דמים ish damim, the man of bloods; for he who has the spirit of a murderer, will rarely end with one bloodshedding. So the Jews, who clamoured for the blood of our Lord, added to that, as far and as long as they could, the blood of his disciples.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 5:6
4–6. The ground of the Psalmist’s confident expectation of an answer is the holiness of God, who will tolerate no evil. Comp. the ideal of an earthly king’s court in Psalms 101.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 5:6
Thou shalt destroy - Thou wilt bring to ruin; thou wilt cause to perish; that is, cause to perish as the wicked are caused to perish, by being punished.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 5:6
6. Leasing—Lying, falsehood. Here applying to speech. Bloody and deceitful—Deceit here specially applies to treachery, bad faith, treason, as 2 Kings 9:23; Psalms 55:11; Jeremiah 9:6.
Sermons on Psalms 5:6
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Empty Words by A.W. Tozer | The preacher delves into the concept of falsehood, emphasizing that it describes intentional lies or deceptions, which are contrary to the truth. The sermon highlights how lies are |
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Hell No Exits by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Revelation and highlights three aspects of it: Majesty, mystery, and misery. He encourages the audience to seek inspiration from |
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The Crime of Unbelief by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision that the prophet Ezekiel had, where he witnessed a horrible crime being committed behind closed doors in God's house. The preacher e |
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The Touch of God - Slovakia Conference 2003 (Slovakian/english) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a man of prayer and brokenness. He shares his own journey of spiritual laziness and how he had to make a decision to |
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Hell - Side 1 (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal testimony of a near-death experience and his encounter with hell. He describes his troubled past, including time spent in prison and |
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Forgiveness - Part 2 by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing our need for God's mercy and forgiveness by humbly acknowledging our sins and coming to Him in repentance. It contrasts the att |
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Gods Order in Christ - Part 8 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Christian and Hopeful from John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." Christian and Hopeful were initially rejoicing and having fellowsh |