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Psalms 52
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1For the end, [a Psalm] of David upon Maeleth, of instruction.
1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
2The 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.
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
3God looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any that understood, or sought after God.
3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
4They have all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that does good, there is not even one.
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
5Will 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:
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.
6for God has scattered the bones of the men-pleasers; they were ashamed, for God despised them.
6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
7Who 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.
7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.