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Psalms 52:7
7“Look, [this is] the man who would not make God his strength [his stronghold and fortress], But trusted in the abundance of his riches, Taking refuge in his wealth.”
Psalms 52:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
- New International Version (NIV)“Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold but trusted in his great wealth and grew strong by destroying others!”
- English Standard Version (ESV)"See the man who would not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his riches and sought refuge in his own destruction!"
- New King James Version (NKJV)“Here is the man who did not make God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.”
Context of Psalms 52:7
5But God will break you down forever; He will take you away and tear you away from your tent, And uproot you from the land of the living. Selah. 6The righteous will see it and fear, And will [scoffingly] laugh, saying, “Look, [this is] the man who would not make God his strength [his stronghold and fortress], But trusted in the abundance of his riches, Taking refuge in his wealth.” 8But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust [confidently] in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever. 9I will thank You forever, because You have done it, [You have rescued me and kept me safe]. I will wait on Your name, for it is good, in the presence of Your godly ones.
Read all of Psalms 52Psalms 52:7 word by word
הִנֵּ֤ה הַגֶּ֗בֶר לֹ֤א יָשִׂ֥ים אֱלֹהִ֗ים מָֽע֫וּזּ֥וֹ וַ֭יִּבְטַח בְּרֹ֣ב עָשְׁר֑וֹ יָ֝עֹ֗ז בְּהַוָּתֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- the manגָּבֶרgeber · great manH1397
- madeשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: makeH7760
- not Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
- his strengthמָעוֹזmâ‛ôz mâ‛ûz mâ‛ôz mâ‛ûz · securityH4581
- but trustedבָּטַחbâţach · to trustH982
- in the abundanceרֹבrôb · abundanceH7230
- of his richesעֹ֫שֶׁר‛ôsher · richesH6239
- strengthenedעָזַז‛âzaz · be strongH5810
- himself in his wickednessהַוָּהhavvâh · desireH1942
Cross-references for Psalms 52:7
- Isaiah 14:16Those who see you will gaze at you, They will consider you, saying, ‘Is this the man who made the earth tremble, Who shook kingdoms,
- John 19:5So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, and Pilate said to them, “Look! The Man!”
- Psalms 146:3Do not trust in princes, In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation (help).
- Jeremiah 17:5Thus says the Lord, “Cursed is the man who trusts in and relies on mankind, Making [weak, faulty human] flesh his strength, And whose mind and heart turn away from the Lord.
- Psalms 49:6Even those who trust in and rely on their wealth And boast of the abundance of their riches?
- Psalms 62:9Men of low degree are only a breath (emptiness), and men of [high] rank are a lie (delusion). In the balances they go up [because they have no measurable weight or value]; They are together lighter than a breath.
- Job 31:24“If I have put my trust and confidence in gold, Or have declared fine gold my hope and assurance,
- 1 Timothy 6:17As for the rich in this present world, instruct them not to be conceited and arrogant, nor to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
- Psalms 73:7Their eye bulges from fatness [they have more than the heart desires]; The imaginations of their mind run riot [with foolishness].
- Ecclesiastes 8:8There is no man who has power and authority over the wind to restrain the wind, Nor does he have authority over the day of death; There is no discharge [from service] during time of war, And evil will not rescue those who [actively seek to] practice it.
- Hosea 12:7A merchant, in whose hand are false and fraudulent balances; He loves to oppress and exploit.
Commentaries on Psalms 52:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Made not God his strength - Did not make God his portion. In the abundance of his riches - Literally, in the multiplication of his riches. He had got much, he hoped to get more, and expected that his happiness would multiply as his riches multiplied. And this is the case with most rich men. Strengthened himself in his wickedness - Loved money instead of God; and thus his depravity, being increased, was strengthened. Crescit amor nummi, quantum ipsa…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength - That is, the righteous Psalm 52:6 would say this. They would designate him as a man who had not made God his refuge, but who had trusted in his own resources. The result would be that he would he abandoned by God, and that those things on which he had relied would fail him in the day of calamity. He would be pointed out as an instance of what must occur when a man does not act with a wise reference to…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-9Verses 6-9 Those wretchedly deceive themselves, who think to support themselves in power and wealth without God. The wicked man trusted in the abundance of his riches; he thought his wickedness would help him to keep his wealth. Right or wrong, he would get what he could, and keep what he had, and ruin any one that stood in his way; this he thought would strengthen him; but see what it comes to! Those who by faith and love dwell in the house of God, shall…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-7God’s judgment on the wicked will come suddenly and forcibly. The godly rejoice in God’s justice, not in the misfortunes of the wicked.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. for trusting in riches and being strong in "wickedness." wickedness--literally, "mischief" (Psa 52:2), instead of trusting in God. the man--literally, "the mighty man," or "hero" (Psa 52:1).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 52
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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