Psalms 52:2

God looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any that understood, or sought after God. 1

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They have corrupted themselves, and become abominable in iniquities: there is none that does good. 1

3+ 52:3 Rom 3:10-12 They have all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that does good, there is not even one. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 50:19Then shall you be pleased with a sacrifice of righteousness, + 50:19 Properly, a heave or wave-offfering. offering, and whole burnt sacrifices: then shall they offer calves upon your altar.

Psalms 59:7Galaad is mine, and Manasse is mine; and Ephraim is the + 59:7 Or, strengthening. strength of my head; 1

Psalms 109:2The Lord shall send out a rod of power for you out of Sion: rule you in the midst of your enemies. 1

Psalms 140:2Let my prayer be set forth before you as incense; the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice. 1

Proverbs 12:18Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

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 →

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