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Psalms 52:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 52:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 52 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Steadfast Love of God Endures
“To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm 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 goodness of God endureth continually.”
Psalms 52:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Psalms 52:1
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Commentary on Psalms 52:1
Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. This opening question exposes the absurdity and futility of boasting in evil, immediately contrasting human wickedness with divine goodness. The psalm's superscription identifies the historical context: when Doeg the Edomite told Saul that David visited Ahimelech, resulting in the massacre of 85 priests (1 Samuel 22:9-19)."Why boastest thou thyself" (mah-tithalel, מַה־תִּתְהַלֵּל) uses halal (הָלַל), meaning to boast, praise, glory. This is the same verb used for praising God throughout Psalms ("Hall...
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Cross-References for Psalms 52:1
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“his righteousness to children's children;”
“for he is good”
“How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?”
“detained before Yahweh; and his name was Doeg the Edomite”
“who devises evil continually”
“And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.”
“there we sat down. Yes”
“The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise”
“he travails with iniquity. Yes”
“and none pleads in truth: they trust in vanity”