Psalms

Chapter 52

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¹To 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.Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.3 sermons²Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.3 sermons³Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.2 sermons⁴Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.2 sermons⁵God 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.2 sermons⁶The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:2 sermons⁷Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.2 sermons⁸But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.2 sermons⁹I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.2 sermons