Psalms 5:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

The foolish, х howlªliym (H1984), 'the boastful']. Folly is the designation of boasting (2 Corinthians 11:1; 2 Corinthians 11:21); and The foolish, х howlªliym (H1984), 'the boastful']. Folly is the designation of boasting (2 Corinthians 11:1; 2 Corinthians 11:21); and of sin generally (Psalms 14:1; Psalms 73:3), with the additional idea of high-mindedness here, which is specially offensive to God.

Shall not stand in thy sight. Kings allow none to stand in their presence at court, except those who enjoy their favour.

Iniquity - literally, 'vanity' х 'aawen (H205), nothingness].

Psalms 5:5

5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.