Psalms 52:2
You plot to make people suffer; your words cut like a sharp razor, you liar!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully.
In Context
3You love evil more than good, and telling lies more than speaking the truth. Selah.
Cross References
Psalms 50:19With your mouth you say evil things; you use your tongue to spread lies.
Psalms 59:7See what evil talk comes pouring out of their mouths! Words sharp as swords, for they say to themselves, “Who can hear us?”
Psalms 109:2because wicked and deceitful people are attacking me, telling lies about me.
Psalms 140:2Their minds are busy plotting evil things, stirring up trouble all day long.
Proverbs 12:18Some people's hasty words cut like a knife, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 30:14There are some who have teeth like swords, incisors like knives, ready to devour the poor from the earth, the needy from society.
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 →