Psalms 52:2

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 52:2

BSB

Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit.

AKJV

The tongue devises mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

CPDV

All day long your tongue thinks up injustice. Like a sharp razor, you have wrought deceit.

ERV

Thy tongue deviseth very wickedness; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

NHEB

Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

SMT

Thy tongue will purpose mischief as a razor being sharpened, working deceit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 52:2

ThytongueH3956Noun Masculine devisethH2803Verb mischiefsH1942Noun FemininelikeasharpH3913Verb razorH8593Noun workingH6213Verb deceitfullyH7423Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 52:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 52:2

Summary

Destructive speech causes serious harm

Event

Describing harmful tongue

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC