## Psalm 005 Translation Questions ##

Q? Who is David asking to listen to his call and think about his groanings?

A. David is asking Yahweh to listen to his call and think about his groanings. [5:1]

Q? What names does David use for the one who listens to the sound of his call?

A. David calls him, "my King and my God." [5:2]

Q? What will David do in the morning?

A. He will bring his petition to Yahweh and wait expectantly. [5:3]

Q? What does God certainly not do?

A. He certainly does not approve of evil, and evil people will not be his guests. [5:4]

Q? Who will not stand in God's presence?

A. The arrogant will not stand in God's presence. [5:5]

Q? Who does God hate?

A. God hates all who behave wickedly. [5:5]

Q? What will God do to liars?

A. God will destroy liars. [5:6]

Q? Who does Yahweh despise?

A. Yahweh despises violent and deceitful men. [5:6]

Q? Why will David come into Yahweh's house?

A. David will come into Yahweh's house because of Yahweh's great covenant faithfulness. [5:7]

Q? How will David bow down toward Yahweh's holy temple?

A. David will bow down in reverence. [5:7]

Q? Why does David ask the Lord to lead him in righteousness?

A. David asks the Lord to lead him in the Lord's righteousness because of David's enemies. [5:8]

Q? How does David describe his enemies?

A. David describes his enemies as having no truth in their mouth, their inward being is wicked, their throat is an open sepulchre and they flatter with their tongue. [5:9]

Q? What is David asking God to do to David's enemies because of their many transgressions and rebellion against God?

A. David is asking God to declare that his enemies are guilty. [5:10]

Q? Why should those who take refuge in God shout for joy?

A. They should shout for joy because God defends them. [5:11]

Q? What will Yahweh do for the righteous?

A. Yahweh will bless the righteous and surround them with his favor as with a shield. [5:12]

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