Psalm 5:7
“But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 5Meaning
“But as for me” marks a contrast, yet the ground of entry is not David’s superiority. He comes in the multitude of God’s mercy and bows toward the holy temple in fear. Mercy and reverence belong together: grace permits approach, and holiness shapes the manner of approach. The temple language locates the prayer in Israel’s worshiping world without making a building a magical guarantee of access or safety.
Mercy, worship, and a straight path
The speaker approaches by abundant mercy, worships reverently, and asks to be led in a straight course.
Read carefully
The verse grounds entrance in abundant mercy and calls for reverent worship; location and attendance do not replace repentance, truth, or justice.
Reflection
Approach worship as a recipient of mercy, practice reverence, and let gratitude displace the need to prove yourself better than others.