Psalms 52:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The wicked one prefers evil and lies to goodness and truth.
The Context of Psalms 52:3
The psalmist identifies the wicked person's fundamental moral orientation.
What Does Psalms 52:3 Mean?
This verse strips away any pretense: the person's core orientation is toward evil. They do not stumble into wrongdoing accidentally; they choose it actively and prefer it. Lying is not a slip of the tongue but a deliberate choice over righteousness.
The psalmist reveals that this is not merely a matter of weak choices but of fundamental preference. Evil is loved; goodness is rejected. This is a portrait of someone whose will is set against God's way.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 52:3
What does Psalms 52:3 mean?
The wicked one prefers evil and lies to goodness and truth.
What is the context of Psalms 52:3?
The psalmist identifies the wicked person's fundamental moral orientation.