Psalm 52

June 22, 2019•61 words

If the last Psalm demonstrates the penitence of David, this one reveals the presumption of Doeg. He is the "thou" of this short Psalm. Doeg had plotted for his own advancement, deceived King Saul, and assassinated 85 ministers as well as other innocent men, women, and children.

David has a message for those who sin so presumptively: God will destroy you!

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