Psalms 52:2 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.”

Psalms 52:2

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[To the chief Musician, Maschil, {A Psalm} of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God {endureth} continually. {Maschil: or, of instruction}

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

Thou lovest evil more than good; {and} lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.

Thou lovest all devouring words, O {thou} deceitful tongue. {O thou...: or, and the deceitful tongue}

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Psalms 52:1

"[To the chief Musician, Maschil, {A Psalm} of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God {endureth} continually. {Maschil: or, of instruction}"

Psalms 52:3

"Thou lovest evil more than good; {and} lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah."

Psalms 52:4

"Thou lovest all devouring words, O {thou} deceitful tongue. {O thou...: or, and the deceitful tongue}"

Psalms 52:5

"God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of {thy} dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. {destroy...: Heb. beat thee down}"

Psalms 52:6

"The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:"

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