Psalmi 52

1 Zborovođi. Poučna pjesma. Davidova. Kad je Edomac Doeg Šaulu javio: “David je ušao u kuću Abimelekovu. Što se to hvališ pakošću, silniče nesmiljeni?

To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said to him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.

2 Neprestano snuješ o propasti, jezik ti je britva nabrušena, spletkaru!

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

3 Zlo voliš više nego dobro, i laž više nego pravednost!

Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. (Selah)

4 Mili su ti pogubni govori, lažljivi jeziče!

Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.

5 Bog će te zato satrti, zauvijek te ukloniti; iščupat će te iz tvog šatora, iskorijeniti iz zemlje živih.

God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. (Selah)

6 Pravednici će gledati s užasom i njemu se smijati:

The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:

7 “Gle čovjeka koji ne uze Boga za svoju zaštitu, već se uzdao u veliko bogatstvo i osilio u svojim zločinima!”

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.

8 A ja, k'o zelena maslina u Domu Božjem, uzdam se u Božju dobrotu dovijeka.

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.

9 Hvalit ću te svagda što si to učinio i slavit ću tvoje ime, jer je dobrostivo, pred licem tvojih pobožnika.

I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.