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Psalms 52:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

To 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.

Psalms 52:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 52:1

Theological / Devotional

Why boastest thou? Verse 1 states the theme of the psalm: man’s sinful scheming is futile, for God’s goodness is constantly displayed in the protection of His children.

Goodness. Heb. chesed, “divine love” (see Additional Note on Ps. 36). God’s goodness and mercy are constant.

God. Heb. ’El, a title thought to designate God as a powerful one (see Vol. I, p. 171). God’s majesty is contrasted with the littleness of the mischief-maker.

Continually. Literally, “all the day.”

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