Psalms 52:3

Psalms 52:3 Meaning and Explanation

Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.

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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.

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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.

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