Psalms 52 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
52:1
1. mighty man--literally, "hero." Doeg may be thus addressed, ironically, in respect of his might in slander.
52:2
2. tongue--for self. mischiefs--evil to others (Psa 5:9; 38:12). working deceitfully--(Psa 10:7), as a keen, smoothly moving razor, cutting quietly, but deeply.
52:4
4. all-devouring--literally, "swallowing," which utterly destroy (compare Psa 21:9; 35:25).
52:5
5. likewise--or, "so," "also," as you have done to others God will do to you (Psa 18:27). The following terms describe the most entire ruin.
52:6
6. shall ... fear--regard with religious awe. laugh at him--for his folly;
52:7
7. for trusting in riches and being strong in "wickedness." wickedness--literally, "mischief" (Psa 52:2), instead of trusting in God. the man--literally, "the mighty man," or "hero" (Psa 52:1).
52:8
8. The figure used is common (Psa 1:3; Jr 11:16). green--fresh. house, c.--in communion with God (compare Psa 27:4, 5). for ever and ever--qualifies "mercy."
52:9
9. hast done--that is, what the context supplies, "preserved me" (compare Psa 22:31). wait ... name--hope in Thy perfections, manifested for my good (Psa 5:11; 20:1). for it is good--that is, Thy name, and the whole method or result of its manifestation (Psa 54:6; 69:16).