Psalms 52:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 52:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 52:2 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 52:2 — KJV
“Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.”
— Psalms 52:2 (KJV)
Psalms 52:2 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 52:2
“They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:2: tongue, like, sharp
“So he brought down the people unto the water: and the LORD said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:2: tongue, like
“That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:2: like, razor
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:2: tongue, like
“Thy lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:2: tongue, like
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