Psalms 52:1

PSALM 52 Doeg the Edomite; so called, either,

1. Because he was born or bred in Edom. Or,

2. From his treacherous and bloody disposition; for which the Edomites are infamous in Scripture; as the Israelites are called Sodom and Gomorrah, Isaiah 1:10. David reproveth the insolency of Doeg, Psalms 52:1; prophesieth his destruction, Psalms 52:5. The righteous rejoice at it, Psalms 52:6. He showeth the Strength and hope of this wicked man, Psalms 52:7; but placeth his own confidence and trust in God, and praiseth him, Psalms 52:8,9. Why boastest thou thyself, as if thou hadst done a great exploit, which none else durst undertake; and thereby established the crown upon Saul's head, and thyself in his favour; and broken all David's designs, by striking a terror into all his favourers by this sad example? O mighty man! he speak ironically. O valiant captain! O glorious action! to kill a few weak and unarmed persons in the king's presence, and under the protection of his guards! Surely thy name will be famous to all ages for such heroical courage. The goodness of God endureth continually; God's love and favour to his people, and in particular to me, is not fading and inconstant, but everlasting and unchangeable, and therefore not to be hindered or defeated by any wicked designs or practices. And therefore though he hath permitted thee, and may do others, to rage for a season, yet he will defend, and in due time deliver, his people.