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Psalms 52:2

The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Psalms 52:2 · King James Version

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.

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