>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/52?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#07734::c07734) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/52.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/52.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/52/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This psalm, attributed to David, is a reflection on the consequences of wickedness and the steadfast trust in God, traditionally thought to be written in response to Doeg the Edomite's betrayal, with David addressing the community of God's faithful followers. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>A mean person brags about doing bad things, but God is always good and strong. Good people trust in God and say thank you to Him. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The chapter contrasts the behavior of a wicked man who boasts in his wrongdoing and deceit with the enduring goodness of God. It warns that God will ultimately destroy those who rely on evil and riches rather than on God. In contrast, the righteous person trusts in God's mercy and praises Him continually, likening themselves to a flourishing olive tree in God's house. > >#Gospel/TrustInGod #Gospel/Righteousness #Gospel/ConsequencesOfWickedness ###### 1 1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. ###### 2 2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. ###### 3 3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah. ###### 4 4 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. ###### 5 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 6 The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: ###### 7 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 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. ###### 9 9 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.