1 (52-1) For the Leader. Maschil of David; (52-2) when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him: 'David is come to the house of Ahimelech.' (52-3) Why boastest thou thyself of evil, O mighty man? The mercy of God endureth continually. 2 (52-4) Thy tongue deviseth destruction; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. 3 (52-5) Thou lovest evil more than good; falsehood rather than speaking righteousness. Selah 4 (52-6) Thou lovest all devouring words, the deceitful tongue. 5 (52-7) God will likewise break thee for ever, He will take thee up, and pluck thee out of thy tent, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah 6 (52-8) The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: 7 (52-9) 'Lo, this is the man that made not God his stronghold; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.' 8 (52-10) But as for me, I am like a leafy olive-tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. 9 (52-11) I will give Thee thanks for ever, because Thou hast done it; and I will wait for Thy name, for it is good, in the presence of Thy saints.