Psalms 5:5 - Exposition

The foolish (or, the arrogant —"the boasters") shall not stand in thy light. Rather shall they be cast down and dismayed ( Psalms 73:3 , Psalms 73:18 ). Thou hatest all workers of iniquity. David has in mind the wicked and presumptuous men who have handed themselves together against him, and "take his contrary part" ( Psalms 109:3 , Prayer-book Version). These he is sure that God hates.