Psalm 52:4 · KJV
"Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue."
King James Version
What does Psalm 52:4 mean? →Passage Context
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
5God 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.
6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
Reflection Questions
1
How do you guard against using harmful words?
2
What does it mean for you to love truth over deceit?
3
When have you seen the impact of words in your life?
Life Application
relationships
Be mindful of your words and their impact on others. Practice speaking truthfully and kindly.
communication
Reflect on how you can improve your communication to build others up rather than tear them down.
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