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Psalm 52:1-2 KJV
Psalms · chapter 52 · verses 1–2 · King James Version
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.
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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