Psalms 52:5
\52:3\You have more love for evil than for good, for deceit than for works of righteousness. (Selah.)
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
4\52:2\Purposing destruction, using deceit; your tongue is like a sharp blade.
6\52:4\Destruction is in all your words, O false tongue.
Cross References
Job 20:6Though he is lifted up to the heavens, and his head goes up to the clouds;
Psalms 27:13I had almost given up my hope of seeing the blessing of the Lord in the land of the living.
Psalms 55:23\55:22\Put your cares on the Lord, and he will be your support; he will not let the upright man be moved.
Psalms 116:9I will go before the Lord in the land of the living.
Psalms 140:9\140:8\O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his evil designs, or he may be uplifted in pride. (Selah.)
Proverbs 12:19True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 52:2-6
The Wickedness of Doeg. 1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. 2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. 3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah. 4 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. 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. The title is… Read the whole commentary →