Psalms 5:2 kjv — Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.

King James Version

"Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray."

— Psalms 5:2, King James Version

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Psalms 5 — Context

1

Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.

2

Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.

3

My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

4

For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.

5

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

Psalms 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 5:2 say?
Psalms 5:2 in the King James Version reads: “Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.”
Where is Psalms 5:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 5:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 5, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 5:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 5:2 in?
Psalms 5:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 5:2?
Psalms 5:2 reads (KJV): “Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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