Psalms 5:11-12

Psalms 5:11-12

[11] But let all those that put their trust  in thee rejoice:  let them ever  shout for joy,  because thou defendest  them: let them also that love  thy name  be joyful  in thee. [12] For thou, LORD,  wilt bless  the righteous;  with favour  wilt thou compass  him as with a shield. 

What does Psalms 5:11-12 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

On the other hand, those who love God can count on His blessing and protection. They will respond to His care with joyful singing in praise of Him. This is the first of many references to singing in the Book of Psalm. "Thy name," an expression found over100 times in the Psalter, refers to the character and attributes of God as He has revealed these to human beings. The whole psalm finds its focus in the faith expressed in Psalm 5:12.
We who are God"s people should seek God"s help in prayer diligently, so we may perceive and walk in God"s ways of righteousness. When we do so walk, we will experience His joy, protection, and fellowship-rather than sharing the fate of the wicked. [1]