Psalms 52:1 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.”

Psalms 52:1 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Psalms 52:1 in 6 Bible Translations

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Psalms 52:1 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“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.”

Psalms 52:1 — World English Bible

Psalms 52:1 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“ Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of God endureth continually. ”

Psalms 52:1 — American Standard Version

Psalms 52:1 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“To the Overseer. --An instruction, by David, in the coming in of Doeg the Edomite, and he declareth to Saul, and saith to him, `David came in unto the house of Ahimelech.' What, boasteth thou in evil, O mighty one? The kindness of God <FI>is<Fi> all the day.”

Psalms 52:1 — Young's Literal Translation

Psalms 52:1 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“ Why boastest thou thyself in evil, thou mighty man? The loving-kindness ofGod [abideth] continually. ”

Psalms 52:1 — Darby Translation

Psalms 52:1 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid to giue instruction. When Doeg the Edomite came and shewed Saul, and saide to him, Dauid is come to the house of Abimelech. Why boastest thou thy selfe in thy wickednesse, O man of power? the louing kindenesse of God indureth dayly.”

Psalms 52:1 — Geneva Bible

Psalms 52:1 in Context — Psalms 52

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

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

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

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What Does Psalms 52:1 Mean?

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