Psalms 52:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 52:1

The End of the Wicked and the Peace of the Godly

To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of David when Doeg the Edomite went and told Saul, and said to him, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.”

1 Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man?
The goodness of God endures continually.

2 Your tongue devises destruction,
Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

3 You love evil more than good,
Lying rather than speaking righteousness. Selah

4 You love all devouring words,
You deceitful tongue.

5 God shall likewise destroy you forever;
He shall take you away, and pluck you out of your dwelling place,
And uproot you from the land of the living. Selah

6 The righteous also shall see and fear,
And shall laugh at him, saying,

7 “Here is the man who did not make God his strength,
But trusted in the abundance of his riches,
And strengthened himself in his¹ wickedness.”

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Definitions of words in Psalms 52:1:

Boast {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Evil {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Goodness {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Goodness {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

In {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

God {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

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