Psalms 52:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Title. Maschil= Instruction. The fifth of thirteen so named. See note on Title, Psalms 32, and App-65.

when Doeg, &c. See notes on 1 Samuel 21:7; 1 Samuel 22:18. See note on Mahalath, in sub-scription at end of Psalms 52:9.

Why boastest... ? Relating to Doeg's treachery.

mighty man. Hebrew. gibbor. App-14. = tyrant; Septuagint. mighty lawless one. It is prophetic, and. type of Antichrist.

goodness. lovingkindness, or grace.

GOD. Hebrew El. App-4.

continually. all the day.

Psalms 52:1

1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.