Morning Prayer Before a Holy God (Psalm 5) | Carl Friedrich Keil

Reformed Thinking · Jun 2, 2026 · 28m

Deep Dive into Commentary on the Old Testament by Carl Friedrich Keil, et al. - Psalm 5Psalm 5 is a morning prayer composed by King David before entering the house of God. According to the commentary, this Psalm likely takes place in Jerusalem during the early, secretive stages of Absalom's rebellion, which contrasts with the active flight depicted in Psalm 3. The musical inscription mentions the use of flutes to accompany the singer.The Psalm is structured into four six-line strophes. In the opening verses, David directly compares his morning prayer to the daily morning sacrifice. Just as…