Psalm Fifty Two
by Dr. Henry M. Morris
(taken from the Defender's Study Bible)
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.
Maschil. This is one of the Maschil psalms (see Psalm 32). It was written by David as an indictment of the treacherous act of Doeg, the Edomite (1 Samuel 21:7; 22:9-19).
Psalm 52:2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Psalm 52:3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah
Psalm 52:4 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
destroy thee for ever. What a warning to those who, like Doeg, use the Lord's service for personal gain, but remain unbelievers and eventually feel no compunction in blaspheming the people and work of God.
Psalm 52:6 The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: