Heading ‘For the chief musician, with the Nehiloth (wind instruments?). A psalm to/for David.' On behalf of the choirmaster and written by or dedicated to David.

This psalm can be divided as follows:

· The psalmist's plea to be heard (Psalms 5:1).

· A description of those whom God rejects (Psalms 5:4).

· His prayer for God to lead him (Psalms 5:7).

· His accusations against God's enemies (Psalms 5:9).

· His prayer for the righteous (Psalms 5:11).

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