Psalms 52:1
American King James Why boast you yourself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endures continually.
American Standard Version Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of God `endureth' continually.
King James Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
World English Bible Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man? God’s loving kindness endures continually.
Psalms 52:2
American King James The tongue devises mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
American Standard Version Thy tongue deviseth very wickedness, Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
King James The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
World English Bible Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Psalms 52:3
American King James You love evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
American Standard Version Thou lovest evil more than good, And lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah
King James Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
World English Bible You love evil more than good, lying rather than speaking the truth. Selah.
Psalms 52:4
American King James You love all devouring words, O you deceitful tongue.
American Standard Version Thou lovest all devouring words, thou deceitful tongue.
King James Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
World English Bible You love all devouring words, you deceitful tongue.
Psalms 52:5
American King James God shall likewise destroy you for ever, he shall take you away, and pluck you out of your dwelling place, and root you out of the land of the living. Selah.
American Standard Version God will likewise destroy thee for ever; He will take thee up, and pluck thee out of thy tent, And root thee out of the land of the living. Selah
King James God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
World English Bible 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.
Psalms 52:6
American King James The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
American Standard Version The righteous also shall see `it', and fear, And shall laugh at him, `saying',
King James The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
World English Bible The righteous also will see it, and fear, and laugh at him, saying,
Psalms 52:7
American King James See, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible “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.”
Psalms 52:8
American King James But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
American Standard Version But as for me, I am like a green olive-tree in the house of God: I trust in the lovingkindness of God for ever and ever.
King James But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
World English Bible 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.
Psalms 52:9
American King James I will praise you for ever, because you have done it: and I will wait on your name; for it is good before your saints.
American Standard Version I will give thee thanks for ever, because thou hast done it; And I will hope in thy name, for it is good, in the presence of thy saints. Psalm 53 For the Chief Musician; set to Mahalath. Maschil of David.
King James I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
World English Bible 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.