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Psalms 52:2

They were corrupted, and they became abominable with iniquities. There is no one who does good.

Catholic Public Domain Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Unto the end. For Mahalath: the thoughts of David. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”

3God gazed down from heaven on the sons of men, to see if there were any who were considering or seeking God.

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Cross References

Psalms 50:19A crushed spirit is a sacrifice to God. A contrite and humbled heart, O God, you will not spurn.

Psalms 59:7Save me with your right hand, and hear me.

Psalms 109:2The Lord will send forth the scepter of your virtue from Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies.

Psalms 140:2Let my prayer be guided like incense in your sight: the lifting up of my hands, like the evening sacrifice.

Proverbs 12:18He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.

Proverbs 30:14There is a generation which has swords in place of teeth, and which commands their molars to devour the indigent from the earth and the poor from among men.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

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