Psalms 52

1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of El endureth continually.

2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully.

3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. (Selah)

4 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.

5 El 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)

6 The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:

7 Lo, this is the man that made not Elohim his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.

8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of Elohim: I trust in the mercy of Elohim for ever and ever.

9 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.