For 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

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 52. For 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. Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. You love evil more than good, lying rather than speaking the truth. Selah. You love all devouring words, you deceitful tongue. 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. The righteous also will see it, and fear, and laugh at him, saying, “Behold, this is the man who didn’t make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.” But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God’s house. I trust in God’s loving kindness forever and ever. I will give you thanks forever, because you have done it. I will hope in your name, for it is good, in the presence of your saints.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
A contemplation by David when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul
David has come to Ahimelechs house
Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man
Gods loving kindness endures continually
Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully
You love evil more than good, lying rather than speaking the truth
Selah
You love all devouring words, you deceitful tongue
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
The righteous also will see it, and fear, and laugh at him, saying
Behold, this is the man who didnt make God his strength
But trusted in the abundance of his riches
And
Strengthened himself in his wickedness
But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in Gods house
I trust in Gods loving kindness forever and ever
I will give you thanks forever, because you have done it
I will hope in your name, for it is good, in the presence of your saints

About This Psalm

Psalm 52 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, trust, righteousness, kingship

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 52 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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