1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.52.1 Maschil: or, of instruction
2Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.52.1 Maschil: or, of instruction
3Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
4Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
5Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
6Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
7Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.52.4 O thou…: or, and the deceitful tongue
8Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.52.4 O thou…: or, and the deceitful tongue
9God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.52.5 destroy…: Heb. beat thee down
10God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.52.5 destroy…: Heb. beat thee down
11The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
12The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
13Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.52.7 wickedness: or, substance
14Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.52.7 wickedness: or, substance
15But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
16But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
17I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
18I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.