Psalms 52:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 52:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 52:4 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. O thou...: or, and the deceitful tongue" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 52:4 — KJV
“Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. O thou...: or, and the deceitful tongue”
— Psalms 52:4 (KJV)
Psalms 52:4 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 52:4
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:4: words, tongue
“Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire: burden...: or, grievousness of flame heavy: Heb. heaviness”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:4: devouring, tongue
“Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words. with...: or, for the tongue”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:4: words, tongue
“They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:4: deceitful, tongue
“For the rich men thereof are full of violence, and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 52:4: deceitful, tongue
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