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Psalms 52 (NIRV)

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¹ You think you are such a big, strong man! Why do you brag about the evil things you've done? You are a dishonor to God all the time. ² You plan ways to destroy others. Your tongue is like a blade that has a sharp edge. You are always telling lies. ³ You love evil instead of good. You would rather lie than tell the truth. Selah ⁴ You love to harm others with your words, you liar! ⁵ So God will destroy you forever. He will grab hold of you and throw you out of your tent. He will remove you from this life. Selah ⁶ Those who do what is right will see it and learn a lesson from it. They will laugh at you and say, ⁷ "Just look at this fellow! He didn't depend on God for his safety. He put his trust in all his wealth. He grew strong by destroying others!" ⁸ But I am like a healthy olive tree. My roots are deep in the house of God. I trust in your faithful love for ever and ever. ⁹ I will praise you forever for what you have done. I will put my hope in you because you are good. I will praise you when I'm with your faithful people.