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Psalm Ps. 52. The faithful develop confidence in God’s care and protection, particularly when surrounded by ruthless enemies. The title sets the psalm during David’s flight from Saul (1 Sam. 21:1–7), which led to Doeg’s slaughtering the priests who had helped David (1 Sam. 22:9–19). Doeg is thus an example of the enemies the faithful might face.
Ps. 52:1–4 The enemy’s speech (boast, tongue, lying, words) is lies used to plot the destruction of the faithful. The enduring steadfast love of God is the answer to such evil (compare v. 8).
Ps. 52:5–7 The righteous person who will trust in God (unlike the enemy, v. 7) is confident that he is always safe.
Ps. 52:8–9 In contrast to the wicked who are “uprooted” (v. 5), the godly will be a green olive tree (an image of vitality and fruitfulness, see Jer. 11:16). While the enemy trusts in the abundance of his riches (Ps. 52:7), the faithful trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever. The faithful wait for God to vindicate his name by protecting those who trust in him.
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