Psa 52:1-3 | JFB | STEP | 1. mighty man —literally, "hero." Doeg may be thus addressed, ironically, in respect of his might in slander.

Psalms 52:1-3

1. mighty man—literally, "hero." Doeg may be thus addressed, ironically, in respect of his might in slander.

2. tongue—for self.

mischiefs—evil to others (Ps 5:9; 38:12).

working deceitfully— (Ps 10:7), as a keen, smoothly moving razor, cutting quietly, but deeply.