Psalm 5 is a plea to God for protection from enemies. It begins with a request for God to listen to the speaker's cry for help, and from there the speaker talks about how wicked people should be punished, and how the faithful should be protected. The speaker also mentions that God is a shield, and that God's face will shine upon those who are faithful. The psalm ends with a call to praise God. In Norm MacDonald's words: "God, it's me, Norm. Listen, I'm gonna need you to help me out here. These enemies of mine - they ain't no good. So if you could just lay down the law, that'd be great. And, hey, while you're at it, be a shield for the faithful and make sure your face is always shining down on us. Oh, and don't forget to praise God. Thanks. You're the best."