Psa 52:5-7, 54:7 | JFB | e4.org | 5. likewise —or, "so," "also," as you have done to others God will do to you ( ). The following terms describe the most entire ruin.

‏ Psalms 52:5-7

5. likewise—or, "so," "also," as you have done to others God will do to you (Ps 18:27). The following terms describe the most entire ruin.

6. shall . . . fear—regard with religious awe.

laugh at him—for his folly;

7. for trusting in riches and being strong in "wickedness."

wickedness—literally, "mischief" (Ps 52:2), instead of trusting in God.

the man—literally, "the mighty man," or "hero" (Ps 52:1).

‏ Psalms 54:7

7. mine eye . . . desire—(compare Ps 59:10; 112:8), expresses satisfaction in beholding the overthrow of his enemies as those of God, without implying any selfish or unholy feeling (compare Ps 52:6, 7).