Looking at Psalm 5, David presents a profound meditation on a life of faith centered on prayer, the holiness of God, and the joy of trusting His faithfulness. It emphasizes that in the midst of personal trials and spiritual warfare, believers are called to turn to God in persistent, heartfelt prayer—seeking Him first thing each morning, not as a last resort but as the foundation of daily life. Such prayer is grounded in a deep understanding of God's holy character: He abhors wickedness, detests deceit and pride, and cannot tolerate evil, yet graciously invites sinners into His presence through the 'multitude of His mercy.' This recognition of divine holiness leads to a posture of humility and dependence, acknowledging that only God's righteousness—alien and imputed—can make one right before Him. Ultimately, the psalm calls for unshakable joy, not in the absence of suffering, but in the confident hope that God is sovereign, faithful, and will vindicate His people, even as He judges the wicked, thereby affirming that true joy is rooted in God's promises and His eternal reign.