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Why boast thyself, O mighty man
Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #P52 (2004) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 52 Lyrics: 1 Why boast thyself, O mighty man,
of mischief and of wrong?
The goodness of Almighty God
endureth all day long.
2 Thy tongue doth mischief still devise,
and falsely doth revile;
like to a razor whetted sharp,
for ever working guile.
3 Ill more than good thou lov'st, lies more
than speaking righteousness:
4 thou lovest all-devouring words,
tongue of deceitfulness.
5 So God shall thee destroy for aye,
remove thee, pluck thee out
quite from thy tent, and from the land
of living men thee root.
6 The righteous shall it see and fear,
and laugh at him they shall:
7 lo, this the man is that did not
make God his strength at all:
but he in his abundant wealth
his confidence did place;
and he took strength unto himself
from his own wickedness.
8 But I am in the house of God
like a green olive tree;
I in God's mercy put my trust
unto eternity.
9 And I for ever will thee praise,
because thou hast done this,
before thy saints I on thy name
will wait, for good it is. Languages: English Tune Title: MELROSE
Why boast thyself, O mighty man
In vain, O Man of lawless Might
Hymnal: A New Version of the Psalms of David #103 (1754) Scripture: Psalm 52 Lyrics: 1 In vain, O Man of lawless Might,
thou boast'st thyself in Ill;
Since God, the God in whom I trust,
vouchsafes His Favour still.
2 Thy wicked Tongue does sland'rous Tales
maliciously devise;
And, sharper than a Razor set,
it wounds with treach'rous Lyes.
3,4 Thy Thoughts are more on Ill, than Good,
on Lyes, than Truth, employ'd;
Thy Tongue delights in words by which
the Guiltless are destroy'd.
5 God shall for ever blast thy Hopes,
and snatch thee soon away;
Nor in thy Dwelling-place permit,
nor in the World, to stay.
6 The Just, with pious Fear, shall see
the Downfal of thy Pride;
And at thy sudden ruin laugh,
and thus thy Fall deride:
7 "See there the Man that haughty was,
"who proudly God defy'd,
"who trusted in his Wealth, and still
"on wicked Arts rely'd."
8 But I am like those Olive-plants
that shade God's Temple round;
And hope with His indulgent Grace
to be for ever crown'd.
9 So shall my Soul with Praise, O God,
extol thy wondrous Love;
And on thy Name with Patience wait;
for this thy Saints approve.
Languages: English
In vain, O Man of lawless Might
A Psalm of David
Hymnal: The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New Testament, faithully translated into English metre #PLII (1758) Scripture: Psalm 52 First Line: Why gloriest thou in injury Lyrics: 1 Why gloriest thou in injury
O might man of pow'r
The goodness of almighty God
for ever does endure.
2 Thy tongue vents mischief which thy heart
devises wickedly;
And like a sharp'ned razor works
and wounds deceitfully.
3 Thou lovest evil more than good;
more to speak wrong, than right;
4 And in devouring words dost thou,
deceitful tongue, delight
5 God will for ever thee destroy,
will pull and pluck thee out
From thine own house; and from the land
of life, he will thee root. (Selah)
6 The righteous this shall also see,
with trembling in that day;
And yet with holy triumph then
pointing at thee, shall say;
7 'Lo! this the man that made not GOD
'his strength; but trusted in
'His store of riches, and himself,
'ev'n strength'ned in his sin.
8 But in the house of GOD am I,
as a green olive tree;
And in the grace of GOD my trust
for evermore shall be.
9 Because thou this hast justly done,
I'll praise thee evermore;
And on thy name will wait; for this
is good thy saints before. Languages: English
A Psalm of David
A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, "David is come to the House of Abimelech'
Hymnal: The Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New Testament, faithfully translated into English Metre #PLII (1773) Scripture: Psalm 52 First Line: Why gloriest thou in injury Lyrics: 1 Why gloriest thou in injury
O might man of pow'r?
The goodness of almighty God
for ever does endure.
2 Thy tongue vents mischief which thy heart
devises wickedly;
And like a sharp'ned razor works
and wounds deceitfully.
3 Thou lovest evil more than good;
more to speak wrong, than right:
4 And in devouring words dost thou,
deceitful tongue, delight
5 God will for ever thee destroy,
will pull and pluck thee out
From thine own house; and from the land
of life, he will thee root. (Selah)
6 The righteous this shall also see,
with trembling in that day;
And yet with holy triumph then,
pointing at thee, shall say;
7 'Lo! this the man that made not GOD
'his strength; but trusted in
'His store of riches, and himself,
'ev'n strength'ned in his sin.
8 But in the house of GOD am I,
as a green olive tree;
And in the grace of GOD my trust
for evermore shall be.
9 Because thou this hast justly done,
I'll praise thee evermore;
And on thy name will wait; for this
is good thy saints before.
Languages: English
A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, "David is come to the House of Abimelech'
Why dost thou, tyrant, boast abroad
Author: J. H. Hymnal: The Whole Book of Psalms #LII (1790) Scripture: Psalm 52 Lyrics: 1 Why dost thou, tyrant, boast abroad
thy wicked works to praise?
Dost thou not know there is a God,
whose mercies last always?
2 Why doth thy mind yet still devise
such wicked wiles to harp?
Thy tongue untrue in forging lies
is like a razor sharp.
3 On mischief why sett'st thou thy mind,
and wilt not walk upright?
Thou lovest more false tales to find,
than bring the truth to light.
4 Thou dost delight in fraud and guile,
In mischief, blood and wrong;
Thy lips have learnt the flatt'ring style,
O false deceitful tongue!
5 Therefore the Lord shall thee confound,
and pluck thee from thy place,
Thy seed root out from off the ground,
and utterly deface.
6 The just, when they behold thy fall,
with fear will praise the Lord,
And in reproach of thee withal
cry but with one accord;
7 Behold the man that did refuse
the Lord for his defence,
But in his riches great did place
his trust and confidence.
8 But I, as olive fresh and green
shall spring and spread abroad,
Because my trust all times hath been
upon the living God.
9 For this therefore will I give praise
to thee with heart and voice,
I will advance thy Name always,
wherein thy saints rejoice. Languages: English
Why dost thou, tyrant, boast abroad
Quid gloriariss
Author: J. H. Hymnal: The Whole Booke of Psalmes #28a (1640) Scripture: Psalm 52 First Line: Why dost thou tyrant boast abroad Lyrics: 1 Why dost thou tyrant boast abroad
thy wicked works to praise?
Dost thou not know there is a God,
whose mercies last alwaies?
2 Why doth thy mind yet still devise
such wicked wiles to warp?
Thy tongue untrue in forging lies
is like a razor sharp.
3 On mischiefe why setst thou thy mind,
and wilt not walk upright?
Thou hast more lust false tales to find,
than bring the truth to light.
4 Thou dost delight in fraud and guile,
In mischiefe, blood and wrong:
Thy lips have learn'd the flattering stile
O false deceitfull tongue.
5 Therefore shall God for aye confound,
and pluck thee from thy place:
Thy seed root out from off the ground,
and so shall thee deface.
6 The just when they behold thy fall,
with feare will praise the Lord,
And in reproach of thee withall,
cry out with one accord:
7 Behold the man that doth not take
the Lord for his defence:
But in his goods his god did make,
his trust his corrupt sense.
8 But I as Olive fresh and green,
shall spring and spread abroad:
For why? my trust all times hath been
upon the living God.
9 For this therefore will I give praise
to thee with heart and voice:
I will set forth thy Name alwaies,
wherein thy Saints rejoyce.
Languages: English
Quid gloriariss
In Vain, O Man of lawless Pow'r
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #LII (1767) Scripture: Psalm 52 Lyrics: 1 In Vain, O Man of lawless Pow'r,
Thou boast'st thyself in Ill;
Since GOD, who is my Strength and Tow'r,
Vouchsafes his Favour still:
Secur'd by his Almighty Hand,
Your Malice I withstand.
2 Thy Tonge to Mischief still inclin'd,
Doth sland'rous Tales devise;
Thy Heart in malice hath design'd,
To wound with treach'rous Lies;
Thy Thoughts thou dost in Schemes employ,
The Righteous to destroy.
3 Thy Tongue delights in Words, whereby
The Guiltless are oppress'd;
But GOD shall all thy Pow'r defy,
And thou shalt be suppress'd;
The LORD shall not permit thy Stay,
But snatch thee soon away.
4 The Just, who wait with pious Fear
Thy sudden Fall to see;
At last shall find thee quite o'erthrown,
And from thy Ruin flee;
They at the Downfal of thy Pride,
Shall thus thy Joy deride:
5 "See there the Man who GOD defy'd;
"Despis'd his Holy Will,
"And on his Wealth and Art rely'd,
"To be protected still:
"His Pride, which more and more did grow,
"Is now at last brought low."
6 But I am like those Olive Plants,
Which shade GOD's Temple round;
And hope with his refreshing Grace,
To be for ever crown'd:
In his Indulgence I'll rejoice,
And shout with chearful Voice.
7 So shalt thou still, O GOD, be prais'd,
For all thy wond'rous Love,
And thy great Name in Anthems rais'd,
For this thy Saints approve:
While on thy Word I rest secure,
Which stands forever sure. Topics: Description of Slander and Backbiting; Prophecies Prophetical Curses against the Enemies and Persecutors of the Chruch Languages: English Tune Title: [In Vain, O Man of lawless Pow'r]
In Vain, O Man of lawless Pow'r
To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David
Hymnal: The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New-Testament #PLII (1742) Scripture: Psalm 52 First Line: O man of might, wherefore dost thou Lyrics: 1 O man of might, wherefore dost thou
Thus boast thy self in ill?
The goodness of the mighty God,
Endureth ever still.
2 Thy tongue injurious mischief doth
Presumptuously devise;
And like unto a razor sharp
It works deceitful lies.
3 Thou lovest evil more than good,
More to speak lies than right.
4 O guileful tongue, thou dost in all
Devouring words delight.
5 God shall likewise for evermore
Destroying thee deface:
He shall thee take away and pluck
Thee from thy dwelling place.
Out of the land o' th' living ones
He also will root thee: Selah.
6 The just shall fear and laugh at him
When this thing they shall see.
7 Lo this man made not God his strength;
But put his trust upon
His store of wealth; he strengthned was
In his transgression.
8 But in the house of God am I
Like as an olive green;
In God's benignity for aye
And aye my trust hath been.
9 Because that hou this thing hast done,
I'll praise thee evermore:
And on thy name will wait, for this
Is good thy saints before. Languages: English
To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David
Why boast'st thou, tyrant, thy high crimes aloud?
Hymnal: New Version of the Psalms of David #LII (1756) Scripture: Psalm 52 Lyrics: 1 Why boast'st thou, tyrant, thy high crimes aloud?
Our God is ever to the righteous good:
2 Thy guileful tongue (a falshood ev'ry word)
More fatal pierces, than the keenest sword;
3 Mischief thou lov'st, and goodness dost despise,
Truth hath thy hate; thy dear amusement lies;
4 A Slander, big with ruin, gives thee joy;
5 Therefore th' avenging God shall thee destroy,
Shall root thee out, that thou be seen no more,
While man in vain thy dwelling shall explore.
6 This shall the righteous view with joyful fear,
Smile at thy punshment, and heav'n revere.
7 "Lo! this the man (they'll cry) with impious pride
"Who brav'd his maker, and his pow'r defied;
"Who his frail riches made his strength, and strove
"By villain-arts to mate our Lord above!"
8 For me, I'll, like an olive, flourish long;
I'll in the mercies of my God be strong;
I in his house will dwell; and night and day,
The wonders of his mighty arm display;
9 His glorious works, his clemency, proclaim,
And hail for ever his tremendous name. Languages: English
Why boast'st thou, tyrant, thy high crimes aloud?
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