Psalms 52:7

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

5God shall likewise destroy thee for ever; he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of [thy] tent, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. 6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him, [saying,] Behold the man that made not God his strength, but put confidence in the abundance of his riches, [and] strengthened himself in his avarice. 8But as for me, I am like a green olive-tree in the house of God: I will confide in the loving-kindness of God for ever and ever. 9I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done [it]; and I will wait on thy name, before thy godly ones, for it is good.

Psalms 52:7 word by word

הִנֵּ֤ה הַגֶּ֗בֶר לֹ֤א יָשִׂ֥ים אֱלֹהִ֗ים מָֽע֫וּזּ֥וֹ וַ֭יִּבְטַח בְּרֹ֣ב עָשְׁר֑וֹ יָ֝עֹ֗ז בְּהַוָּתֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

• Godאֵל'êl · GodH410

Cross-references for Psalms 52:7

• Isaiah 14:16They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee; they shall consider thee, [saying,] Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that shook kingdoms;
• John 19:5(Jesus therefore went forth without, wearing the crown of thorn, and the purple robe.) And he says to them, Behold the man!
• Psalms 146:3Put not confidence in nobles, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
• Jeremiah 17:5Thus saith Jehovah: Cursed is the man that confideth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from Jehovah.
• Psalms 49:6They depend upon their wealth, and boast themselves in the abundance of their riches. ...
• Psalms 62:9Men of low degree are only vanity; men of high degree, a lie: laid in the balance, they go up together [lighter] than vanity.
• Job 31:24If I have made gold my hope, or said to the fine gold, My confidence!
• 1 Timothy 6:17Enjoin on those rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to trust on the uncertainty of riches; but in the God who affords us all things richly for [our] enjoyment;
• Psalms 73:7Their eyes stand out from fatness, they exceed the imaginations of their heart:
• Ecclesiastes 8:8There is no man who hath control over the spirit to retain the spirit; and no one hath control over the day of death; and there is no discharge in that war, neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.
• Hosea 12:7[He is] a merchant, balances of deceit are in his hand; he loveth to oppress.

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

Topics related to Psalms 52:7

• Confidence
• Godlessness
• Happiness
• Impenitence
• Pride
• Rich, the

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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