Psalms 5:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will destroy liars and those who practice violence and deception.
The Context of Psalms 5:6
God will actively oppose and destroy those who practice deception and violence.
What Does Psalms 5:6 Mean?
Leasing' means lying or falsehood. The destruction of those who speak lies reflects the principle that deception fundamentally corrupts human community and relationship with God. God's action here is not arbitrary punishment but the necessary consequence of choosing lies over truth.
The 'bloody and deceitful man' combines two grave sins: violence against others and the deceit that enables that violence. Such a person faces God's abhorrence—not because God is cruel but because such actions fundamentally violate the moral order God has established and the image of God in each person.
Psalms 5:6 in the Original Language
leasing (שׁקר, sheqer), 'lying' — speech that deceives and breaks trust
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 5:6
What does Psalms 5:6 mean?
God will destroy liars and those who practice violence and deception.
What is the context of Psalms 5:6?
God will actively oppose and destroy those who practice deception and violence.