Psalms 5:9 nasb — There is nothing reliable in what they say; Their inward part is destruction itself. Their throat is an open grave; The…

NASB

"There is nothing reliable in what they say; Their inward part is destruction itself. Their throat is an open grave; They flatter with their tongue."

— Psalms 5:9, NASB

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Psalms 5 — Context

6

You destroy those who speak falsehood; The LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.

7

But as for me, by Your abundant lovingkindness I will enter Your house, At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence for You.

8

O LORD, lead me in Your righteousness because of my foes; Make Your way straight before me.

9

There is nothing reliable in what they say; Their inward part is destruction itself. Their throat is an open grave; They flatter with their tongue.

10

Hold them guilty, O God; By their own devices let them fall! In the multitude of their transgressions thrust them out, For they are rebellious against You.

11

But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You.

12

For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O LORD, You surround him with favor as with a shield.

Psalms 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 5:9 say?
Psalms 5:9 in the NASB reads: “There is nothing reliable in what they say; Their inward part is destruction itself. Their throat is an open grave; They flatter with their tongue.”
Where is Psalms 5:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 5:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 5, verse 9.
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 5:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 5:9 in?
Psalms 5:9 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 5:9?
Psalms 5:9 reads (NASB): “There is nothing reliable in what they say; Their inward part is destruction itself. Their throat is an open grave; They flatter with their tongue.” 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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