Psalms 51 — GMV
51
Verse 1
For the end, a Psalm of instruction by David,
Verse 2
when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said to him, David is gone to the house of Ahimelech.
Verse 3
Why dost thou, O mighty man, boast of iniquity in thy mischief?
Verse 4
thy tongue has devised unrighteousness;
Verse 5
Thou hast loved wickedness more than goodness;
Verse 6
Thou hast loved all words of destruction,
Verse 7
Therefore may God destroy thee forever,
Verse 8
And the righteous shall see, and fear,
Verse 9
Behold the man who made not God his help;
Verse 10
But I am as a fruitful olive in the house of God:
Verse 11
I will give thanks to thee forever, for thou hast done it: