Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 52:1

1. WHy boastest thou thy self in mischief, O mighty man ? the goodness of God endureth continually .

As if thou hadst done a great Exploit, which none else durst undertake; and thereby established the Crown upon Saul's Head, and thy self in his Favour; and broken all David's Designs, by striking a Terror into all his Favourers by this sad Example.

He speaks Ironically. O Valiant Captain! Oh glorious Action! To kill a few Weak and unarmed Persons in the Kings Presence, and under the Protection of his Guards. Surely thy Name will be Famous to all Ages, for such Heroical Courage.

God's Love and Favour to his People, and in particular to me, is not fading and inconstant, but everlasting and unchangeable, and therefore not to be hindred or defeated by any wicked Designs or Practises. And therefore though he hath permitted thee, and may do others to Rage for a season, yet he will defend, and in due time deliver his People.

Marginal references: Heb. all the day.