Psalm 52 is a Psalm that gives the faithful confidence that God will deliver them when they are confronted with ruthless enemies. This Psalm is based upon the murder of the priests of Nob, who had helped David, when he was being pursued by King Saul. The chief evil doer is a man named Doeg. Who reports the priests of Nob to King Saul, and at King Saul’s command Doeg slaughters all but one of high priests. See 1 Samuel 21:1-7 and 1 Samuel 22:9-19.
1-4 – The main attack of Doeg against David is his lying tongue and boastful words.
5-7 – David says to Doeg that God will deal with Doeg in the sight of all for his evil against David. The faithful who take refuge in God, like David, can rely on the LORD’s protection. Doeg trusts in the abundance of his riches, but it will not help him.
8-9 – In contrast, the man who trusts in God will be safe in the steadfast love God forever and ever.
