Psalm 52

“Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero? ... Surely God will bring you down to everlasting ruin” (1,5). The psalmist saw that powerful people who “practice deceit” and “love evil rather than good” seemed to be getting away with their actions. Yet he was convinced that God is the Judge, and nothing escapes his sight. Real human flourishing comes from trusting in God’s “unfailing love”, his holiness, and seeking to know and be known by him (8-9).

“But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God ...” (8). Thinking only of this world leads to shortcuts and trouble. God invites us to make our home in his house – his love and truth – now and forever.