Psalms 52:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 52:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 52:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 52:1 — KJV
“[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.] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. Maschil: or, of instruction”
— Psalms 52:1 (KJV)
Psalms 52:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 52:1
“[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?] Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. chief...: or, overseer Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:1: chief, musician, maschil
“[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. chief...: or, overseer Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:1: chief, musician, maschil
“[To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good. Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:1: chief, musician, maschil
“[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.] Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. Altaschith...: or, Destroy not Michtam: or, A golden Psalm defend...: Heb. set me on high”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning helping...: Heb. my salvation”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:1: chief, musician, psalm
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