Psalm 52

1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the mercy of God endureth continually.RV1885 — Psalm 52:1

2 Thy tongue deviseth very wickedness; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.RV1885 — Psalm 52:2

3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. SelahRV1885 — Psalm 52:3

4 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.RV1885 — Psalm 52:4

5 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee up, and pluck thee out of thy tent, and root thee out of the land of the living. SelahRV1885 — Psalm 52:5

6 The righteous also shall see it, and fear, and shall laugh at him, saying,RV1885 — Psalm 52:6

7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.RV1885 — Psalm 52:7

8 But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.RV1885 — Psalm 52:8

9 I will give thee thanks for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name, for it is good, in the presence of thy saints.RV1885 — Psalm 52:9