Psalms 52

1 For the Chief Musician. Maschil of David: when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the mercy of God [endureth] continually.

For the chief musician. A maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said to him, “David has come to the house of Ahimelech.” Why are you proud of making trouble, you mighty man? The covenant faithfulness of God comes every day.

2 Thy tongue deviseth very wickedness; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

Your tongue plans destruction like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

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

You love evil more than good and lying rather than speaking righteousness. (Selah)

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

You love all words that devour others, you deceitful tongue.

5 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee up, and pluck thee out of thy tent, and root thee out of the land of the living. (Selah)

God 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)

6 The righteous also shall see [it], and fear, and shall laugh at him, [saying],

The righteous will also see it and fear; they will laugh at him and say,

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

“See, this is a man who did not make God his refuge, but he trusted in the abundance of his wealth, and he was strong when he destroyed others.”

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

But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God's house; I will trust in the covenant faithfulness of God forever and ever.

9 I will give thee thanks for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name, for it is good, in the presence of thy saints.

I will give you thanks forever for what you have done. I will wait for your name, because it is good, in the presence of your godly people.