Prayer for God’s Justice & Praise for His Justifying Mercy Psalm 5 In Christ, when we pray to God for His justice, we praise Him for His justifying mercy to us. 1. A prayer in the morning – with groaning and confidence. (Psalm 5:1-3) 2. A praise for God’s holy hatred. (Psalm 5:4-6) 3. A praise for God’s abundant covenant mercy. (Psalm 5:7-8) 4. A prayer for God’s holy justice. (Psalm 5:9-10) 5. A praise for God’s justifying mercy. (Psalm 5:11-12)