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Psalms 52:2

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

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully.

Psalms 52:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 52:2

Theological / Devotional

Mischiefs. Verses 2–4 describe the talebearer. Doeg’s misleading report brought about the massacre of the priests (see 1 Sam. 22:9, 10, 18). Condemnation of the evil tongue is a common topic in Psalms (see Ps. 12:3 ; 55:9; 78:36; 109:2).

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