For the Chief Musician. Maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest{H1984} thou thyself in mischief,{H7451} O mighty{H1368} man? The lovingkindness{H2617} of God{H410} [endureth] continually.{H3117}

Thy tongue{H3956} deviseth{H2803} very wickedness,{H1942} Like a sharp{H3913} razor,{H8593} working{H6213} deceitfully.{H7423}

Thou lovest{H157} evil{H7451} more than good,{H2896} And lying{H8267} rather than to speak{H1696} righteousness.{H6664} {H5542}

Thou lovest{H157} all devouring{H1105} words,{H1697} O thou deceitful{H4820} tongue.{H3956}

God{H410} will likewise destroy{H5422} thee for ever;{H5331} He will take thee up,{H2846} and pluck thee out{H5255} of thy tent,{H168} And root thee out{H8327} of the land{H776} of the living.{H2416} {H5542}

The righteous{H6662} also shall see{H7200} [it], and fear,{H3372} And shall laugh{H7832} at him, [saying],

Lo, this is the man{H1397} that made{H7760} not God{H430} his strength,{H4581} But trusted{H982} in the abundance{H7230} of his riches,{H6239} And strengthened{H5810} himself in his wickedness.{H1942}

But as for me, I am like a green{H7488} olive-tree{H2132} in the house{H1004} of God:{H430} I trust{H982} in the lovingkindness{H2617} of God{H430} for ever{H5703} and ever.{H5769}

I will give thee thanks{H3034} for ever,{H5769} because thou hast done{H6213} it; And I will hope{H6960} in thy name,{H8034} for it is good,{H2896} in the presence of thy saints.{H2623}