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Psalms Chapter 52 (RNKJV)

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Psalms Chapter 52 (RNKJV)
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1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of El endureth continually.

2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, 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 El 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.

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

7 Lo, this is the man that made not Elohim his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.

8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of Elohim: I trust in the mercy of Elohim for ever and ever.

9 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Psalm 52 confront?
Psalm 52 confronts a boastful, deceitful person who loves 'evil more than good' (v.3), warning that God will 'destroy thee for ever' and 'root thee out of the land of the living' (v.5), while the righteous look on and trust God's mercy.
How does the psalmist describe himself in contrast to the boastful man?
Verse 8 says 'I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever,' an image of flourishing similar to the righteous compared to trees in Psalms 92:12-14.
How do the righteous respond to the wicked man's downfall?
Verse 6 says 'The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him,' reacting with a mix of awe at God's judgment and derision toward the wicked.

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Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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