- 1To 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.
- 2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
- 3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
- 4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
- 5God 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.
- 6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
- 7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
- 8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
- 9I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
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PSALMS 52
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Psalms 52 — Doeg’s destructive tongue and trust in riches are contrasted with David’s enduring trust in divine mercy.
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The razor and uprooted house translate deceit and judgment symbolically; the killing at Nob is not depicted.
Scripture basis: Psalms 52:1–9King James Version · Standardized 1769 text with Strong’s numbering · Public domain outside the United Kingdom
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