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Psalm 52 - The Message (MSG)

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52 1-4 Why do you brag of evil, “Big Man”?
God’s mercy carries the day.
You scheme catastrophe;
your tongue cuts razor-sharp,
artisan in lies.
You love evil more than good,
you call black white.
You love malicious gossip,
you foul-mouth.

5 God will tear you limb from limb,
sweep you up and throw you out,
Pull you up by the roots
from the land of life.

6-7 Good people will watch and
worship. They’ll laugh in relief:
“Big Man bet on the wrong horse,
trusted in big money,
made his living from catastrophe.”

8 And I’m an olive tree,
growing green in God’s house.
I trusted in the generous mercy
of God then and now.

9 I thank you always
that you went into action.
And I’ll stay right here,
your good name my hope,
in company with your faithful friends.

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Psalm 52 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

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Psalm 52 - World English Bible (WEB)

For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, “David has come to Ahimelech’s house.”52 Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man? God’s loving kindness endures continually.2 Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.3 You love...
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Psalm 52 - The Voice (VOICE)

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Psalm 52 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

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Psalm 52 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

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Psalm 52 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

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Psalm 52 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

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Psalm 52 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

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Psalm 52 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

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Psalm 52 - New Living Translation (NLT)

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Psalm 52 - New Life Version (NLV)

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Psalm 52 - New King James Version (NKJV)

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Psalm 52 - New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

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Psalm 52 - New International Version (NIV)

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Psalm 52 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

Psalm 52For the director of music. A maskil of David when Doeg, who was from Edom, had gone to Saul. Doeg had told Saul, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelek.”1 You think you are such a big, strong man! Why do you brag about the evil things you’ve done? You are a dishonor to God all the time.2 Y...
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Psalm 52 - New English Translation (NET)

Psalm 52[a]For the music director, a well-written song[b] by David. It was written when Doeg the Edomite went and informed Saul: “David has arrived at the home of Ahimelech.”[c]52 Why do you boast about your evil plans,[d] O powerful man?God’s loyal love protects me all day long.[e]2 Your tongue car...
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