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Psalm 52:1-2 KJV
Psalms · chapter 52 · verses 1–2
To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. 2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.Psalm 52:1-2 · King James Version
Psalm 52:1-2 in context
1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- mischiefshavvâhby implication, of falling)H1942 →
- boastesthâlalto be clearH1984 →
- mischiefraʻbad or evilH7451 →
- goodnesschêçêdkindnessH2617 →
- devisethchâshabproperly, to plait or interpenetrateH2803 →
- workingʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
- mightygibbôwrpowerfulH1368 →
- tonguelâshôwnthe tongue , used literally , and figurativelyH3956 →
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The title is a brief account of the story which the psalm refers to. David now, at length, saw it necessary to quit the court, and shift for his own safety, for fear of Saul, who had once and again attempted to murder him.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-5