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Psalm 52
1599 Geneva Bible

52 1 David describeth the arrogant tyranny of his adversary Doeg: who by false surmises cause Ahimelech with the rest of the Priests to be slain. 5 David prophesieth his destruction,  6 and encourageth the faithful to put their confidence in God, whose judgments are most sharp against his adversaries. 9 And finally, he rendereth thanks to God for his deliverance.  In this Psalm is timely set forth the kingdom of Antichrist.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David to give instruction. When Doeg the Edomite came and showed Saul, and said to him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.

1 Why boastest thou thyself in thy wickedness, O [a]man of power? the loving-kindness of God endureth daily.

2 Thy tongue imagineth [b]mischief, and is like a sharp razor, that cutteth deceitfully.

3 Thou dost love evil more than good, and lies more than to speak the [c]truth. Selah.

4 Thou lovest all words that may destroy: O deceitful tongue!

5 So shall God [d]destroy thee forever: he shall take thee and pluck thee out of thy tabernacle, and [e]root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.

6 The [f]righteous also shall see it, [g]and fear, and shall laugh at him, saying,

7 Behold the man that took not God for his strength, but trusteth unto the multitude of his riches, and put his strength [h]in his malice.

8 But I shall be like a [i]green olive tree in the house of God: for I trusted in the mercy of God forever and ever.

9 I will always praise thee, for that thou hast done [j]this, and I will [k]hope in thy name, because it is good before thy Saints.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 52:1 O Doeg, which hast credit with the tyrant Saul, and hast power to murder the Saints of God.
  2. Psalm 52:2 Thy malice moveth thee by crafty flatteries and lies to accuse and destroy the innocents.
  3. Psalm 52:3 Hebrew, righteousness.
  4. Psalm 52:5 Though God forbear for a time, yet at length he will recompense thy falsehood.
  5. Psalm 52:5 Albeit thou seem to be never so sure settled.
  6. Psalm 52:6 For the eyes of the reprobate are shut up at God’s judgments.
  7. Psalm 52:6 With joyful reverence, seeing that he taketh their part against the wicked.
  8. Psalm 52:7 Or, in his substance.
  9. Psalm 52:8 He rejoiceth to have a place among the servants of God, that he may grow in the knowledge of godliness.
  10. Psalm 52:9 Executed his vengeance.
  11. Psalm 52:9 Or, wait upon thy grace and promise.
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Psalm 52
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Psalm 52[a]

For the director of music. A maskil[b] of David. When Doeg the Edomite(A) had gone to Saul and told him: “David has gone to the house of Ahimelek.”

1 Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero?
    Why do you boast(B) all day long,(C)
    you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?
2 You who practice deceit,(D)
    your tongue plots destruction;(E)
    it is like a sharpened razor.(F)
3 You love evil(G) rather than good,
    falsehood(H) rather than speaking the truth.[c]
4 You love every harmful word,
    you deceitful tongue!(I)

5 Surely God will bring you down to everlasting ruin:
    He will snatch you up and pluck(J) you from your tent;
    he will uproot(K) you from the land of the living.(L)
6 The righteous will see and fear;
    they will laugh(M) at you, saying,
7 “Here now is the man
    who did not make God his stronghold(N)
but trusted in his great wealth(O)
    and grew strong by destroying others!”

8 But I am like an olive tree(P)
    flourishing in the house of God;
I trust(Q) in God’s unfailing love
    for ever and ever.
9 For what you have done I will always praise you(R)
    in the presence of your faithful people.(S)
And I will hope in your name,(T)
    for your name is good.(U)

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 52:1 In Hebrew texts 52:1-9 is numbered 52:3-11.
  2. Psalm 52:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
  3. Psalm 52:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 5.
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