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G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 52:1-9

In this song the attitude of God toward the wicked man who is a tyrant is manifest. The mighty man who boasts himself in mischief is first put in striking contrast to God whose mercy endureth continually. Then follows a description of the mischief in which such a man makes his boast. One is reminded of James' description of the tongue and its fearful power, as the psalmist describes the mischief of evil speech, growing out of an evil nature. The God of mercy destroys the mischiefmaker, and... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 52:1

‘For the Chief Musician. Maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.’ This is another Psalm dedicated to the choirmaster. It is the first of four Maschils of David in succession (52-55). Thirteen Psalm are described as Maschils, eleven of them in Parts 2 & 3 of the Psalms. (These are, Psalms 32, 42, 44-45, 52-55, 74, 78, 88-89, 142). It may be that Maschil signifies ‘making wise/skilful’. The word maschil means... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 52:1-3

A Description Of Man’s Sinfulness (Psalms 52:1-3 ). In the first verse the ‘man of substance’ is asked why he boasts continually about mischief he has wrought in the light of the fact of the continually enduring covenant love of God. He is then described as a man who speaks wickedness and deceit, and who loves evil rather than good, and lying rather than honesty. Psalms 52:1 ‘Why do you boast yourself in mischief, O mighty man? The covenant love of God (endures) continually’ These opening... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 52:1-9

LII. The Psalmist denounces an enemy of his who trusts in his wealth and in unscrupulous falsehood. He is confident that this adversary will be rooted up and that he himself will flourish and abide in the Temple. The reference to the Temple and the complete silence about the massacre of the priests shows that the title gives an impossible explanation of the Ps. Psalms 52:1 b. Read, “ Against the godly man continually.” Psalms 52:2 . Translate “ O thou that workest deceitfully.” But the text... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 52:1

Why boastest thou thyself, as if thou hadst done a great exploit, which none else durst undertake; and thereby established the crown upon Saul’s head, and thyself in his favour; and broken all David’s designs, by striking a terror into all his favourers by this sad example? O mighty man! he speak ironically. O valiant captain! O glorious action! to kill a few weak and unarmed persons in the king’s presence, and under the protection of his guards! Surely thy name will be famous to all ages for... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 52:1-9

INTRODUCTIONSuperscription.—“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.”“To the Chief Musician,” see on the title to Psalms 39:0.“Maschil,” an instruction, a didactic poem. “The didactic character of this Psalm,” says Moll, “which is brought into prominence by the title, and its devotional aim, are especially noticeable, from the fact that, with respect to its form, the invocation of... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 52:1-9

Shall we turn now in our Bibles to Psalms 51:1-19 .David is surely one of the most outstanding characters of the Old Testament. He was greatly hated and greatly loved. He had the capacity to inspire tremendous emotions in people, on both ends of the spectrum. He is always talking about his enemies that are trying to do him in. But yet, there was a great number of people who really followed David with a great devotion. David was called a man after God's own heart. And this appellation was given... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 52:1-9

The title of this psalm is not disputed. It relates to the treachery of Doeg. See the history, 1 Samuel 21:1-7; 1 Samuel 22:9-23. Psalms 52:1 . Why boastest thou, oh Doeg, of thy superior loyalty to Saul, at the expense of a thousand innocent lives slaughtered in Nob. He arrayed his perfidy in the garb of virtuous patriotism. Oh mighty man, captain of Saul’s shepherds, a captain in the army of Saul. If Doeg had thought it his duty to tell Saul of David’s calling at Nob, and no man with... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 52:1-9

Psalms 52:1-9Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man?A social betrayerThis psalm may be regarded as presenting to us a social betrayer in a variety of aspects. Doeg was an “informer,” one whom Webster defines as “a man who informs against others from base or unworthy motives.”I. The social betrayer depicted.1. Pride (Psalms 52:1). Proud of the secret he holds. He feels he has the reputation and destiny of some one entrusted to him.2. Malice (Psalms 52:2).3. Craft (Psalms 52:2). He... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 52:1

Psalms 52:1 « 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. A Psalm of David ] Or the same time and argument, likely, with Psalms 58:1-11 Maschil ] Or, to teach that the end of the wicked is evil; Redarguit pravos mores, saith the Syriac. When Doeg the Edomite ] When Abiathar escaping... read more

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 52:1-9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 52:1

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 52:1-3

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 52:1-9

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 52:1

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 52:1-9

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 52:1-9

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 52:1-9

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 52:1-9

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 52:1

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