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Psalm 52:3 KJV
Psalms · chapter 52 · verse 3
Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.Psalm 52:3 · King James Version
Psalm 52:3 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.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- righteousnesstsedeqthe rightH6664 →
- lovestʼâhabto have affection forH157 →
- lyingsheqeran untruthH8267 →
- speakdâbarperhaps properly, to arrangeH1696 →
- evilraʻbad or evilH7451 →
- goodṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
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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