Psalms 52:1-3 - Compare All Versions
Psalms 52:1-3 NIV (New International Version)
Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God? You who practice deceit, your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor. You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth.
Psalms 52:1-3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The steadfast love of God endures all the day. Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit. You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking what is right. Selah
Psalms 52:1-3 NLT (New Living Translation)
Why do you boast about your crimes, great warrior? Don’t you realize God’s justice continues forever? All day long you plot destruction. Your tongue cuts like a sharp razor; you’re an expert at telling lies. You love evil more than good and lies more than truth. Interlude
Psalms 52:1-3 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Why boast about evil, you hero! God’s faithful love is constant. Like a sharpened razor, your tongue devises destruction, working treachery. You love evil instead of good, lying instead of speaking truthfully. Selah
Psalms 52:1-3 KJV (King James Version)
Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The goodness of God endureth continually. Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. Thou lovest evil more than good; And lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
Psalms 52:1-3 NKJV (New King James Version)
Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The goodness of God endures continually. Your tongue devises destruction, Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. You love evil more than good, Lying rather than speaking righteousness. Selah
Psalms 52:1-4 MSG (The Message)
Why do you brag of evil, “Big Man”? God’s mercy carries the day. You scheme catastrophe; your tongue cuts razor-sharp, artisan in lies. You love evil more than good, you call black white. You love malicious gossip, you foul-mouth.
Psalms 52:1-3 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Why do you boast in evil, you mighty man? The faithfulness of God endures all day long. Your tongue devises destruction, Like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit. You love evil more than good, Lies more than speaking what is right. Selah
Psalms 52:1-3 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of God endures all day long. Your tongue devises destruction, Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. You love evil more than good, And falsehood more than speaking what is right. Selah.
Psalms 52:1-3 NET (New English Translation)
Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God’s loyal love protects me all day long! Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver. You love evil more than good, lies more than speaking the truth. (Selah)