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The Psalm 58<\/strong> is a powerful declaration against corruption, injustice, and wickedness among humankind\u2014especially among leaders and judges. At the same time, it is an appeal for divine justice<\/strong>, a recurring theme in many psalms that here appears in a forceful and poetic way. In this article, we will dive into the content of Psalm 58<\/strong>, exploring its context, meaning, literary structure, and the lessons it offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58 Complete<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00b9 Do you indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? Do you judge uprightly, you children of men?
\u00b2 No, in your heart you devise wickedness; with your hands you weigh out the violence on the earth.
\u00b3 The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray as soon as they are born, speaking lies.
\u2074 Their venom is like the venom of a serpent; they are like a deaf viper that stops its ear,
\u2075 So that it will not listen to the voice of charmers, no matter how skillful the enchanter may be.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2076 O God, break their teeth in their mouths; LORD, tear out the fangs of the young lions!
\u2077 Let them flow away like water that runs continually; when he aims his arrows, let them be cut in pieces.
\u2078 Like a snail that melts away as it moves, like a stillborn child that never sees the sun, so let them vanish.
\u2079 Before your cooking pots feel the heat of the thorns, He will sweep them away with a whirlwind, alive and in His wrath.
\u00b9\u2070 The righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance; he will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
\u00b9\u00b9 So that men will say, \u201cSurely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on the earth.\u201d<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n

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Psalm 58 \u2013 Complete Explanation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo you indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? Do you judge uprightly, you children of men?\u201d<\/strong>
Here David directly questions the leaders and judges of his day, accusing them of hypocrisy. Their words about justice do not match their actions, revealing indignation toward those in authority who should uphold fairness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, in your heart you devise wickedness; with your hands you weigh out the violence on the earth.\u201d<\/strong>
The psalmist denounces these leaders for planning evil in their hearts and using their power to promote violence, tipping the scales of justice toward corruption and oppression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray as soon as they are born, speaking lies.\u201d<\/strong>
David employs strong language to show how deeply rooted wickedness is in the ungodly. He is not claiming they were born condemned, but emphasizing their lifelong devotion to falsehood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTheir venom is like the venom of a serpent; they are like a deaf viper that stops its ear,\u201d<\/strong>
The wicked are compared to poisonous snakes. The deaf viper image shows they refuse to heed counsel or rebuke\u2014they shut themselves off from reason and righteousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo that it will not listen to the voice of charmers, no matter how skillful the enchanter may be.\u201d<\/strong>
Even the most skilled persuaders cannot reach them. Their spiritual deafness is deliberate, a willful choice to refuse correction and wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cO God, break their teeth in their mouths; LORD, tear out the fangs of the young lions!\u201d<\/strong>
David cries out for divine justice. Teeth symbolize the destructive power of the wicked; breaking them represents dismantling their ability to harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLet them flow away like water that runs continually; when he aims his arrows, let them be cut in pieces.\u201d<\/strong>
The psalmist wishes the wicked would disappear like running water and that their weapons\u2014plans and attacks\u2014would shatter before causing any damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLike a snail that melts away as it moves, like a stillborn child that never sees the sun.\u201d<\/strong>
These grim metaphors express a longing for a total end to the influence of the wicked: that they vanish without memory or legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBefore your cooking pots feel the heat of the thorns, He will sweep them away with a whirlwind, alive and in His wrath.\u201d<\/strong>
David asserts that God will intervene swiftly and decisively\u2014before the wicked can enjoy the fruits of their schemes, they will be swept away by divine fury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance; he will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.\u201d<\/strong>
This is symbolic language. The righteous rejoice not in violence itself, but in the recognition that evil has been defeated. The blood represents the consequences of wicked deeds; justice prevails, bringing relief to the upright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58:11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo that men will say, \u2018Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on the earth.\u2019\u201d<\/strong>
The psalm ends with a statement of faith: when God\u2019s justice is revealed, all will see that integrity is rewarded and that God is watching. Good will be repaid and evil punished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical Context of Psalm 58<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58<\/strong> is attributed to David and forms part of the Book of Psalms, a collection of songs and prayers in the Old Testament. In this song, David denounces wicked judges and leaders, accusing them of acting perversely from birth. He contrasts human evil with the need for divine intervention<\/strong>, trusting that God will judge every human deed in due time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This psalm is not merely a protest but an exaltation of God\u2019s righteousness in a world tainted by injustice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Structure and Division of Psalm 58<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 58<\/strong> can be divided into three main parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Accusation against unjust judges (verses 1\u20132)<\/li>\n
  2. Description of human wickedness (verses 3\u20135)<\/li>\n
  3. Plea for judgment and affirmation of God\u2019s justice (verses 6\u201311)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Let us examine each part carefully to grasp its symbolic and practical layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Spiritual Reflections on Psalm 58<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Psalm 58<\/strong> invites us to ponder power systems, personal integrity, and the certainty of divine justice<\/strong>. Even when everything seems corrupt, hope in God as the supreme Judge remains intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Practical Lessons from Psalm 58<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n