Psalms 52:1
The Scripture
(1) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The psalmist celebrates God’s righteousness and condemns the wicked, who are likened to a tree that is cut down and its stumps burned. He calls for the wicked to be removed and for God’s justice to be seen. The theme is praising God’s justice and the hope that the wicked will be judged.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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