52 1 David describeth the arrogant tyranny of his adversary Doeg: who by false surmises cause Ahimelech with the rest of the Priests to be slain. 5 David prophesieth his destruction,  6 and encourageth the faithful to put their confidence in God, whose judgments are most sharp against his adversaries. 9 And finally, he rendereth thanks to God for his deliverance.  In this Psalm is timely set forth the kingdom of Antichrist.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David to give instruction. When Doeg the Edomite came and showed Saul, and said to him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.

Why boastest thou thyself in thy wickedness, O [a]man of power? the loving-kindness of God endureth daily.

Thy tongue imagineth [b]mischief, and is like a sharp razor, that cutteth deceitfully.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 52:1 O Doeg, which hast credit with the tyrant Saul, and hast power to murder the Saints of God.
  2. Psalm 52:2 Thy malice moveth thee by crafty flatteries and lies to accuse and destroy the innocents.

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