Psalms 5:6

Psalms 5:6

Psalm 5:6 proclaims, “Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.” The word “leasing” (lying) and “bloody and deceitful” paint a picture of deliberate, aggressive deceit and violence. The verse asserts God’s commitment to justice against those who misuse speech to harm others and who live under the tyranny of lies. The strong language reflects the psalmist’s confidence in God’s righteous judgment against those who utter falsehoods and engage in bloodshed. It also underscores the ethical boundary between the faithful who seek truth and the wicked who promote violence and deceit. The verse situates prayer within a worldview in which God will ultimately vindicate the righteous by judging the defiled and the deceitful.

This verse reinforces God’s intolerance of deceit and violence and his commitment to justice. It highlights moral holiness as a defining attribute of God’s character and a standard for human conduct. Theologically, it underscores that God’s people are to value truth and integrity, and it grounds the expectation of divine correction for those who perpetrate harm through lies and violence. It also resonates with biblical themes of accountability and the ultimate triumph of justice.

For personal conduct, this verse challenges you to assess how honesty and violence or manipulation may have crept into your life. If you catch yourself bending the truth or engaging in harmful rhetoric, repent and seek to repair harm. In leadership or community settings, promote transparent communication, condemn deceit, and refuse to tolerate violent or exploitative behavior. When facing systemic deceit, pray for justice and engage in ethical advocacy, knowing God will address abuses of power in due time. The verse can also anchor prayers for those who have been harmed by lies or violence, asking God to bring healing and vindication.

Cross-References: Proverbs 6:17-19; Psalm 34:13-16; Proverbs 12:22; Isaiah 59:3-8; Romans 13:3-4