What is the meaning of Psalm 5:2? Attend to the sound of my cry • David opens with a plea: “Attend to the sound of my cry.” He is asking God to actively listen, not merely acknowledge. The verb “attend” pictures a Father bending down to hear His child (cf. Psalm 34:15 “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.”). • Scripture repeatedly affirms that God hears the cries of His people: Exodus 2:24 shows God hearing Israel’s groaning; 1 Peter 3:12 echoes the same assurance for believers today. • The phrase “sound of my cry” highlights both urgency and honesty. David is not reciting a formal prayer; he is pouring out his heart, modeling Philippians 4:6 where we are told to present “everything” to God. my King and my God • By joining “King” and “God,” David confesses two intertwined truths: God rules and God relates. He is sovereign over nations (Psalm 47:7 “For God is King of all the earth”) and at the same time personally accessible. • The possessive “my” shows covenant intimacy. This echoes Thomas’s confession in John 20:28, “My Lord and my God,” and anticipates the scene in Revelation 19:16 where Jesus bears the title “KING OF KINGS.” • Acknowledging God as King means surrendering to His authority; recognizing Him as God affirms His unmatched power. Together they ground the confidence behind David’s plea. for to You I pray • The line supplies the reason God should listen: David’s prayers are directed to Him alone. Psalm 65:2 calls God “You who hear prayer,” underscoring exclusive reliance. • This clause rules out divided loyalties. Jeremiah 33:3 invites, “Call to Me and I will answer you,” while James 1:5–6 warns that doubting, double-minded prayer forfeits divine wisdom. • By stating “to You I pray,” David models focused faith: Hebrews 4:16 urges believers to “approach the throne of grace with confidence” because Christ has opened the way. summary Psalm 5:2 captures a threefold pattern for prayer: cry out honestly, recognize God’s sovereign yet personal nature, and approach Him exclusively and confidently. The verse reassures believers that the King who rules the cosmos also inclines His ear to every earnest petition. |
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