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Psalm 52:2-4 KJV
Psalms · chapter 52 · verses 2–4 · King James Version
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.Psalm 52:2-4 · King James Version
Psalm 52:2-4 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.
5God 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.
6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
Key words (Strong's)
- righteousnesstsedeqthe rightH6664 →
- mischiefshavvâhby implication, of falling)H1942 →
- devouringbelaʻa gulpH1105 →
- deceitfulmirmâhfraudH4820 →
- devisethchâshabproperly, to plait or interpenetrateH2803 →
- workingʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
- tonguelâshôwnthe tongue , used literally , and figurativelyH3956 →
- lovestʼâhabto have affection forH157 →
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