Psalms 52:2
The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. 1 They have corrupted themselves, and become abominable in iniquities: 1 There is none that does good. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully.
In Context
1For the end, a Psalm of David upon Mahalath, of instruction. 1
Cross References
Psalms 50:19Sacrifice to God is a broken spirit: 1 A broken and humbled heart God will not despise. 1
Psalms 59:7That thy beloved ones may be delivered; 1 Save with thy right hand, and hear me. 1
Psalms 109:2The Lord shall send out a rod of power for thee out of Zion: 1 Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. 1
Psalms 140:2Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; 1 The lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice. 1
Proverbs 12:18Some wound as they speak, like swords; 1 But the tongues of the wise heal. 1
Proverbs 30:14A wicked generation have swords for teeth and jaw teeth as knives, so as to destroy and devour the lowly from the earth, and the poor of them 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 →