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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.
1For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, “David has come to Ahimelech’s house.” Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man? God’s loving kindness endures continually.
2God looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any that understood, or sought after God.
2Your tongue plots destruction, 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.
3You love evil more than good, lying rather than speaking the truth. 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:
4You love all devouring words, you deceitful tongue.
5or God has scattered the bones of the men-pleasers; they were ashamed, for God despised them.
5God will likewise destroy you forever. He will take you up, and pluck you out of your tent, and root you 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 will see it, and fear, and laugh at him, saying,