Psalms 52:4 net — You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.

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"You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives."

— Psalms 52:4, NET Bible

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Psalms 52 — Context

1

For the music director; a well-written song by David. It was written when Doeg the Edomite went and informed Saul:“David has arrived at the home of Ahimelech.” Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God’s loyal love protects me all day long!

2

Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.

3

You love evil more than good, lies more than speaking the truth.(Selah)

4

You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.

5

Yet God will make you a permanent heap of ruins. He will scoop you up and remove you from your home; he will uproot you from the land of the living.(Selah)

6

When the godly see this, they will be filled with awe, and will mock the evildoer, saying:

7

“Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others.”

Psalms 52:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 52:4 say?
Psalms 52:4 in the NET Bible reads: “You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.”
Where is Psalms 52:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 52:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 52, verse 4.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 52:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 52:4 in?
Psalms 52:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 52:4?
Psalms 52:4 reads (NET): “You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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