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

5You love evil instead of good, lying rather than speaking right. Selah 6You love only devouring words— treacherous tongue! God will pull you down forever, and snatch you, rip you out of your tent, and uproot you from the land of the living. Selah 8Then the righteous will see and fear, and laugh at him: 9“Here is the man who did not make God his stronghold. Instead he trusted in his great riches— and was strong in his evil desire.”

Psalms 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 stare at you, reflecting on what has become of you: “Is this the one who shook the earth, who made kingdoms tremble,
• John 19:5So Yeshua came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. “Behold, the Man!” Pilate said to them.
• Psalms 146:3Do not put your trust in princes— in man, in whom there is no salvation.
• Jeremiah 17:5Thus says Adonai: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, and depends on flesh as his arm, and whose heart turns from Adonai.
• Psalms 49:6Why should I fear in evil days? when the iniquity of my deceivers surrounds me?
• Psalms 62:9Trust in Him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart in His presence. God is our refuge. Selah
• Job 31:24“If I have put my confidence in gold or said to fine gold, ‘You are my security,’
• 1 Timothy 6:17Direct those who are rich in this present age not to be proud or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God—who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
• Psalms 73:7Their eyes bulge out from fatness. The imaginations of their hearts run wild.
• Ecclesiastes 8:8No one has authority over the wind to restrain it, nor authority over the day of death. As no one is discharged during a battle, so wickedness cannot rescue its master.
• Hosea 12:7So you should return to your God, keep covenant loyalty and justice, and wait for your God continually.

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