Psalm 52:5 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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:
7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 25:41
Both verses speak of judgment and eternal separation for the wicked.
Revelation 20:15
Both emphasize the finality of God's judgment against the unrighteous.
Psalm 37:9
Both verses discuss the fate of the wicked and the promise of the righteous.
Source: Psalm 52:5