Psalms 52:5 kjva — God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root t…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— Psalms 52:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 52 — Context

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.

4

Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.

5

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.

6

The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:

7

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.

8

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.

Psalms 52:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 52:5 say?
Psalms 52:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Psalms 52:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 52:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 52, verse 5.
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 52:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 52:5 in?
Psalms 52:5 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 52:5?
Psalms 52:5 reads (KJVA): “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.” 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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