Story · 4 parts

Against Unjust Rulers

The psalmist exposes corrupt rulers as wicked from birth, prays for God to destroy them, and celebrates divine justice vindicating the righteous.

Psalms

The road

1. 1 · Accusation against unjust rulers who plot violence in their heartsPsalms 58:1–2
2. 2 · Description of the wicked as corrupt from birth, speaking lies like venomous deaf serpentsPsalms 58:3–5
3. 3 · Imprecatory prayers for God to break and destroy the wickedPsalms 58:6–9
4. 4 · The righteous rejoice at God's vengeance and declare that God judges the earthPsalms 58:10–11

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