Psalm 5:2
“Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 5Meaning
David intensifies the appeal from words and meditation to the voice of his cry. Calling God “my King” acknowledges authority, while “my God” expresses covenantal belonging. The concluding reason, “for unto thee will I pray,” clarifies the direction of the act: prayer is not merely self-expression or public performance. It is an address to the One whose rule and relationship shape both the request and the petitioner.
Words, groaning, and morning watch
The opening moves from spoken words and inward meditation to ordered morning prayer and watchful expectation.
Read carefully
The psalm submits to God’s kingship while later asking for a straight way; prayer and responsible action are not competitors.
Reflection
Reorient the prayer toward God’s authority and presence; name the need, but also acknowledge the One to whom the need is brought.