For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David. Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones? Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men?

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 58. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David. Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones? Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men? No, in your heart you plot injustice. You measure out the violence of your hands in the earth. The wicked go astray from the womb. They are wayward as soon as they are born, speaking lies. Their poison is like the poison of a snake, like a deaf cobra that stops its ear, which doesn’t listen to the voice of charmers, no matter how skilful the charmer may be. Break their teeth, God, in their mouth. Break out the great teeth of the young lions, LORD. Let them vanish like water that flows away. When they draw the bow, let their arrows be made blunt. Let them be like a snail which melts and passes away, like the stillborn child, who has not seen the sun. Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns, he will sweep away the green and the burning alike. The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, so that men shall say, “Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous. Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth.”

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
To the tune of Do Not Destroy
A poem by David
Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones
Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men
No, in your heart you plot injustice
You measure out the violence of your hands in the earth
The wicked go astray from the womb
They are wayward as soon as they are born, speaking lies
Their poison is like the poison of a snake, like a deaf cobra that stops its ear
Which doesnt listen to the voice of charmers, no matter how skilful the charmer may be
Break their teeth, God, in their mouth
Break out the great teeth of the young lions, LORD
Let them vanish like water that flows away
When they draw the bow, let their arrows be made blunt
Let them be like a snail which melts and passes away like the stillborn child
Who has not seen the sun
Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns, he will sweep away the green and the burning alike
The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance
He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked
So that men shall say, Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous
Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth

About This Psalm

Psalm 58 is a righteousness psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: righteousness, kingship

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 58 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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