Bible Study on Tehilliym (Psalm) 52 Kernodle Senior Center Burlington NC

Tuesday July 8th, 2025

Tehilliym (Psalms) 52

The boast of the wicked over the righteous is vain, for Elohiym cares for His people.

Introduction:

Tehilliym 52 is a psalm that was written by Da’vid when Doeg the Edomite came and told Sha’ul, and said unto him, Da’vid is come to the house of Ahimelech. Doeg was a mighty man that was under king Sha’ul and he caused the massacre of innocent people. He was a man that loved to do evil simply because he enjoyed evil and the psalm is a rebuke and promise of retribution by Elohiym spoken by Da’vid.

Tehilliym 52 (KJV-YS):
Verses 1-4: The Boasting of Evil Doers

“1. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of Elohiym endureth continually. 2. The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. 3.Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah. 4. Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.”

Insights: Da’vid begins the psalm by asking why this man boast in mischief and loves evil more that good.

Cross References Verses 1-4:

1^st Shemu’el (Samuel) 21:7 – “Now a certain man of the servants of Sha’ul was there that day, detained before Yahuah; and his name was Doeg, an Edomite, the chiefest of the herdmen that belonged to Sha’ul.”
2^nd Timotheus (Timothy) 3:2 – “For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, not set-apart,”
Mishlei (Proverbs) 18:21 – “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 50:19 – “Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.”
Miykah (Micah) 3:2 – “Who hate the good, and love the evil; who pluck off their skin from off them, and their flesh from off their bones;”
Yochanon (John) 8:44 – “Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”
Ya’aqov (James) 3:6 – “And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that fit defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.”
1^st Shemu’el (Samuel) 22:18 – “And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and slew on that day fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod.”

Summary: The tongue of the evil will always boasts itself in the evil that it does. It is always devising mischiefs, loves evil more than righteousness and is altogether deceitful.

Verses 5-7: The Reward of the Wicked

“5. Elohiym shall likewise destroy thee for ever, He shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. 6. The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: 7. Lo, this is the man that made not Elohiym his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”

Insights: Elohiym will reward the wicked just as He rewards the righteous.

Cross References Verses 5-7:

Chazon (Revelation) 21:8 – “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
Mishlei (Proverbs) 2:22 – “But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 37:34 – “Wait on Yahuah, and keep His way, and He shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.”
Malakiy (Malachi) 1:5 – “And your eyes shall see, and ye shall say, Yahuah will be magnified from the border of Yashar’el.”
Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 17:5 – “Thus saith Yahuah; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from Yahuah.”
1^stTimotheus (Timothy) 6:17-19 – “Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living Elohiym, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.”

Summary: In the end, the wicked will be destroyed and they shall be removed out of the land of the living. They trusted in other wicked men and their wealth to save them but the righteous shall see their destruction.

Verses 8-9: Trusting in Elohiym

“8. But I am like a green olive tree in the house of Elohiym: I trust in the mercy of Elohiym for ever and ever. 9. I will praise Thee for ever, because Thou hast done it: and I will wait on Thy name; for it is good before Thy saints.”

Insights: Da’vid contrasts those who live righteously with the wickedness of those like Doeg.

Cross References Verses 8-9:
Tehilliym (Psalms) 92:13 – “Those that be planted in the house of Yahuah shall flourish in the courts of our Elohiym.”
Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 11:16 – “Yahuah called thy name, A green olive tree, fair, and of goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult He hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken.”
Qiynah (Lamentations) 3:25-26 – “Yahuah is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Yahuah.”
Eph’siym (Ephesians) 3:20-21 – “Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto Him be glory in the called out assembly (church) by Mashiach Yahusha throughout all ages, world without end. Amein.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 73:28 – “But it is good for me to draw near to Elohiym: I have put my trust in the Adonai Yahuah, that I may declare all Thy works.”

Summary: Da’vid ends the psalm with saying that he is like a green olive tree in the house of Elohiym and that he will always trust in the mercy of Elohiym forever, contrasting his trust in Elohiym with Doeg’s trust in his strength and riches.

Conclusion:

Tehilliym 52 is a psalm of lament where Da’vid contrasts his trust in Elohiym with the wickedness of Doeg, who boasts in his evil actions. Da’vid highlights Doeg’s deceitful and destructive tongue, his love for evil, and his ultimate downfall, while emphasizing Elohiym’s unfailing love and the righteous’s reliance on Elohiym. The psalm serves as a condemnation of evil and a celebration of Elohiym’s justice and faithfulness.

Tehilliym (Psalms) 53

Elohiym’s reaction to the universal corruption of mankind.

Introduction:

Tehilliym 53 is a psalm of wisdom, primarily a lament, that explores the folly of denying Elohiym’s existence and the consequences of such a belief. It’s closely related to Psalm 14 , with minor variations, and serves as a powerful commentary on human depravity and the need for divine intervention. The psalm highlights the moral corruption that stems from rejecting Elohiym, contrasting it with the hope of salvation and deliverance for those who seek Him.

Tehilliym 53 (KJV-YS):
Verses 1-5: The Unbelieving Fool

“To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of Da’vid. 1.The fool hath said in his heart, There is no Elohiym. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good. 2. Elohiym looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek Elohiym. 3. Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. 4. Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up My people as they eat bread: they have not called upon Elohiym. 5. There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for Elohiym hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because Elohiym hath despised them.”

Insights: Da’vid tells of the futility of the wicked and how Elohiym despises them.

Cross References Verses 1-5:
Tehilliym (Psalms) 10:11 – “He hath said in his heart, Elohiym hath forgotten: He hideth His face; He will never see it.”
Romayim (Romans) 1:28 – “And even as they did not like to retain Elohiym in their knowledge, Elohiym gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;”
Luqas (Luke) 12:20 – “ But Elohiym said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?”
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 55:6 – “Seek ye Yahuah while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near:”
Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 23:24 – “Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith Yahuah. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith Yahuah.”
Romayim (Romans) 3:10-12 – “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after Elohiym. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.”
3^rd Yochanon 1:11 – “Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of Elohiym: but he that doeth evil hath not seen Elohiym.”
Chazon (Revelation) 22:11 – “He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is set-apart, let him be set-apart still.”
Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 4:22 – “For My people is foolish, they have not known Me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”
Mishlei (Proverbs) 28:1 – “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
Yechezq’el (Ezekiel) 6:5 – “And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Yashar’el before their idols; and I will scatter your bones round about your altars.”

Summary: The foolish think that there is no Elohiym and that they won’t have to answer for the evil things they do, but Elohiym sees everything and will repay everyone for everything that they do.

Verse 6: The Salvation of Elohiym

“6. Oh that the yeshuah (salvation) of Yashar’el were come out of Zion! When Elohiym bringeth back the captivity of His people, Ya’aqov shall rejoice, and Yashar’el shall be glad.”

Insights: The psalmist speaks of a time when Elohiym will save his people and restore the full house of Yashar’el.

Cross References Verse 6:
Tehilliym (Psalms) 14:7 – “ Oh that the yeshuah (salvation) of Yashar’el were come out of Zion! when Yahuah bringeth back the captivity of his people, Ya’aqov shall rejoice, and Yashar’el.”
Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 30:18-19 – “Thus saith Yahuah; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Ya’aqov’s tents, and have mercy on his dwelling places; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof. And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small. ”
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 12:2-3 – “Behold, Elohiym is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for Yah Yahuah is my strength and my song; He also is become my salvation. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.“

Summary: This verse is identical to verse 7 in Psalm 14 except Elohiym is used here instead of Yahuah. The restoration of the full house of Yashar’el is a prophecy that will soon come to fruition.

Conclusion:

Tehilliym 53 is a psalm that describes the folly of atheism and the depravity of humanity, contrasting it with Elohiym’s judgment and eventual salvation for the righteous. The psalm begins by highlighting the foolishness of those who deny Elohiym’s existence, leading them to corrupt and evil actions. Elohiym observes this, finding no one who truly seeks Him or does good. The psalm then depicts Elohiym’s judgment on the wicked, scattering their bones and bringing them shame. It concludes with a plea for Elohiym’s salvation and restoration for Israel

Tehilliym (Psalms) 54

A psalm of assured deliverance because of divine aid.

Introduction:

Tehilliym 54 is a prayer of David, likely written while he was fleeing from king Sha’ul, who was trying to kill him. The psalm focuses on Da’vid’s plea for Elohiym’s help and vindication against his enemies, specifically the Ziphites who betrayed him to Sha’ul. It highlights Da’vid’s dependence on Elohiym’s name, strength, and faithfulness in the face of betrayal and persecution.

Tehilliym 54 (KJV-YS):
Verses 1-3: A Cry to Elohiym

“1. To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of Da’vid, when the Ziphims came and said to Sha’ul, Doth not Da’vid hide himself with us? 1. Save me, O Elohiym, by Thy name, and judge me by Thy strength. 2. Hear my prayer, O Elohiym; give ear to the words of my mouth. 3. For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set Elohiym before them. Selah.”

Insights: Da’vid calls on Elohiym to save him from his enemies who seek not only his life but they also seek after his soul.

Cross References Verses 1-3:
Mishlei (Proverbs) 18:10 – “The name of Yahuah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 20:1 – “Yahuah hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the Elohiym of Ya’aqov defend thee;”
Ma’asiym (Acts) 4:12 – “Neither is there yeshuah (salvation)in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 130:2 – “Yahuah, hear my voice: let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 16:8 – “I have set Yahuah always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 22:16 – “For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. ”
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 27:22 – “Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Yahusha which is called Mashiach? They all say unto him, Let Him be crucified.”

Summary: The call for help is based on who Elohiym is and not on who Da’vid is. He calls on Yahuah to save him because of His name and everything that He is.

Verses 4-7: Elohiym the Helper

“ 4. Behold, Elohiym is mine helper: Yahuah is with them that uphold my soul. 5. He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in Thy Truth. 6. I will freely sacrifice unto Thee: I will praise Thy name, O Yahuah; for it is good. 7. For He hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen His desire upon mine enemies.”

Insights: Yahuah will reward everyone according to the works they do.

Cross References Verses 4-7
Ivriym (Hebrews) 13:6 – “So that we may boldly say, Yahuah is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Romayim (Romans) 8:31 – “What shall we then say to these things? If Elohiym be for us, who can be against us?” Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 41:10 – “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy Elohiym: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 121:1-2 – “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from Yahuah, which made heaven and earth.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 143:12 – “And of Thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am Thy servant.”
Chazon (Revelation) 18:6 – “Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.”
2^nd Timotheus (Timothy) 4:14 – “Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: Yahuah reward him according to his works:”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 107:21-22 – “Oh that men would praise Yahuah for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare His works with rejoicing. ”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 116:17 – “I will offer to Thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of Yahuah.”
1^st Shemu’el (Samuel) 26:24 – “And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of Yahuah, and let Him deliver me out of all tribulation.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 37:34 – “Wait on Yahuah, and keep His way, and He shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.”
2^nd Timotheus (Timothy) 4:18 – “And Yahuah shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

Summary: David closes the psalm knowing that Elohiym is his helper and that no matter what happens, Yahuah will always protect those who love Him and will repay those who love evil.

Conclusion:

Tehilliym 54 is a psalm of repentance, written by Da’vid when he was betrayed by the Ziphites who revealed his location to king Sha’ul. In the psalm, Da’vid appeals to Elohiym for help and deliverance from his enemies, expressing his trust in Elohiym ‘s power and faithfulness. He anticipates Elohiym ‘s intervention and vows to offer a freewill sacrifice in gratitude.