Psalms 52:6

Smitten with awe at the sight, the righteous shall laugh at you.

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In The King James Version

The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:

In Context

5But God, on his part, shall destroy you forever, grasp you and pluck you out of your tent, and root you out of the land of the living. Selah

7“Look” (they will say) “at the hero who did not make God his stronghold, but trusted in his great wealth and in the strength of his riches.”

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Cross References

Psalms 37:34Wait on the Lord, and observe his way: he will lift you to honor the land will be yours, you will feast your eyes on the doom of the wicked.

Psalms 58:10The sight of such vengeance will gladden the righteous; their feet they will wash in the blood of the wicked.

Psalms 97:8Zion is glad at the tidings, the towns of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, Lord.

Psalms 120:2“Deliver me, Lord, from the lip that is false and the tongue that is crafty.”

Revelation 15:4Who will not honor and praise your name, Lord? You alone are holy! All nations will come and worship before you, for your judgments have become manifest.’

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 →

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