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Psalms 52
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1(53) For the end, [a Psalm] of David upon Maeleth, of instruction. The fool has said in his heart, There is no God . They have corrupted [themselves], and become abominable in iniquities: there is none that does good.
1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
2God looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any that understood, or sought after God.
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
3They have all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that does good, there is not even one.
3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
4Will none of the workers of iniquity know, who devour my people as they would eat bread? they have not called upon God. There were they greatly afraid, where there was no fear:
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
5or God has scattered the bones of the men-pleasers; they were ashamed, for God despised them.
5God 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.
6Who will bring the salvation of Israel out of Sion? When the Lord turns the captivity of his people, Jacob shall exult, and Israel shall be glad.
6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: