52 1 David describeth the arrogant tyranny of his adversary Doeg: who by false surmises cause Ahimelech with the rest of the Priests to be slain. 5 David prophesieth his destruction, 6 and encourageth the faithful to put their confidence in God, whose judgments are most sharp against his adversaries. 9 And finally, he rendereth thanks to God for his deliverance. In this Psalm is timely set forth the kingdom of Antichrist.
To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David to give instruction. When Doeg the Edomite came and showed Saul, and said to him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.
1 Why boastest thou thyself in thy wickedness, O man of power? the loving-kindness of God endureth daily.
2 Thy tongue imagineth mischief, and is like a sharp razor, that cutteth deceitfully.
3 Thou dost love evil more than good, and lies more than to speak the truth. Selah.
4 Thou lovest all words that may destroy: O deceitful tongue!
5 So shall God destroy thee forever: he shall take thee and pluck thee out of thy tabernacle, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
6 The righteous also shall see it, and fear, and shall laugh at him, saying,
7 Behold the man that took not God for his strength, but trusteth unto the multitude of his riches, and put his strength in his malice.
8 But I shall be like a green olive tree in the house of God: for I trusted in the mercy of God forever and ever.
9 I will always praise thee, for that thou hast done this, and I will hope in thy name, because it is good before thy Saints.
Footnotes
- Psalm 52:1
- Psalm 52:2
- Psalm 52:3
- Psalm 52:5
- Psalm 52:5
- Psalm 52:6
- Psalm 52:6
- Psalm 52:7
- Psalm 52:8
- Psalm 52:9
- Psalm 52:9
