Psalms 52:2

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs,.... Abundance of mischiefs, in a variety of ways, against many persons, even all good men. What properly belongs to the heart is here ascribed to the tongue; because, as…

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs - The word rendered “mischiefs” means (a) desire, cupidity: Pro 10:3; then (b) fall, ruin, destruction, wickedness: Psa 5:9; Psa 38:12. The meaning here is, that he made…

The title is a brief account of the story which the psalm refers to. David now, at length, saw it necessary to quit the court, and shift for his own safety, for fear of Saul, who had once and again…

Thy tongue deviseth Cp. Psa 35:20. Sins of the tongue falsehood, slander, false witness, and the like are frequently denounced in the Psalms and by the Prophets. See Psa 5:9; Psa 10:7; Psa 12:2 ff;…