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Psalms 52

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 52 of 150

1 To the chief musician. A Contemplation. A Psalm of David when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said to him, David has come to the house of Ahimelech. Why do you boast yourself in evil, O mighty one? The mercy of God is all the day.

2 Like a sharp razor your tongue devises destruction, working deceit.

3 You love evil more than good, lying more than to speak righteousness. Selah.

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Chapter Summary

David prophesies the destruction of Doeg. To the chief musician. A Contemplation. A Psalm of David when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said to him, David has come to the house of Ahimelech.

Key Hebrew Words

לְשׁוֹנֶ֑ tongue H3956 · TWOT 1131a
בָ֗לַע swallowing H1105 · TWOT 251a
רַ֭עֲנָן luxuriant H7488 · TWOT 2190a
מָֽע֫וּזּ֥ place of safety H4581 · TWOT 1578a
מַשְׂכִּ֥יל contemplative poem H4905 · TWOT 2263b

People & Context

Doeg's Treachery

Doeg the Edomite informs Saul about David, prompting David to condemn the mighty man's deceitful tongue.

The Green Olive Tree

While the wicked are uprooted, David describes himself as a luxuriant olive tree flourishing in the house of God.

Timeline

Doeg's Treachery

Doeg the Edomite informs Saul about David, prompting David to condemn the mighty man's deceitful tongue.

Psalms 52:1-5
The Green Olive Tree

While the wicked are uprooted, David describes himself as a luxuriant olive tree flourishing in the house of God.

Psalms 52:8-9

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