Psalms 52:2
The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.In other versions
Thy tongue deviseth very wickedness, Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
ASV
Purposing destruction, using deceit; your tongue is like a sharp blade.
BBE
Thy tongue deviseth mischievous things, like a sharp razor, practising deceit.
DBY
Your tongue plots destruction, Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
WEB
Mischiefs doth thy tongue devise, Like a sharp razor, working deceit.
YLT
The tongue devises evil; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
ENG
Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit.
BSB
In context
1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
2The 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.
