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Psalm 52:2a "Your tongue devises destruction..."

Day 133 – Psalm 52

“Your tongue devises destruction…” Psalm 52:2a

A GREAT CONFLICT

David was caught in a difficult situation. He was hailed as a hero in ancient Israel. His popularity irked and incensed King Saul. David had to choose how he would respond to Saul’s threat.

1. He could have chosen to fight King Saul

i) He could have won this battle for he was a man of great courage and skill in battle.
ii) But that would mean he would have to kill the father of his best friend and his wife.

2. He chose to flee from the wrath of King Saul

i) He was to flee for his life.
ii) He chose not to fight wickedness with wickedness.

THE TONGUE OF THE WICKED

David condemned the wrongful and wicked use of the tongue in the following text.

“Your tongue devises destruction,
Like a sharp razor working deceitfully,
You love evil more than good,
Lying rather than speaking righteousness.
You love all devouring words,
You deceitful tongue.”
Psalm 52:2-4

1. The wrong use of the tongue is highlighted

a) It devises destruction.
b) It practises deceit.
c) It is bent on lying.

2. Wicked things result from this deadly use of the tongue

a) Destruction
b) Evil
c) Devastation (“devouring words”)