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Psalms 58

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 58 of 150

1 To the chief musician. Do not destroy. A secret treasure of David. Will you indeed speak righteousness in silence? Do you judge rightly, O sons of men?

2 Yes, in heart you work injustices you weigh the violence of your hands in the land.

3 The wicked ones are estranged from the womb; they go astray from the belly, speaking lies.

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Chapter Summary

David reproves wicked judges. He describes the nature of the wicked. To the chief musician. Do not destroy. A secret treasure of David.

Key Hebrew Words

שָׁפַט judge H8199 · TWOT 2443
רָשָׁע the wicked H7563 · TWOT 2222b
צַדִּיק the righteous H6662 · TWOT 1879c
חָמָס violence H2555 · TWOT 678a
נָקָם vengeance H5359 · TWOT 1413a
צֶ֫דֶק righteousness H6664 · TWOT 1879a

People & Context

David

The psalmist who indicts corrupt judges and pleads for God to bring vengeance on the wicked

Timeline

The Deaf Adder

Wicked men ignore correction like a deaf adder avoiding a charmer, and God is asked to break their young lion teeth.

Psalms 58:3-6
Washing Feet in Blood

The righteous rejoice upon seeing God's vengeance and wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

Psalms 58:10

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