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Description

This psalm opens by addressing the wicked
58:1-2 An address to the unjust judges

58:3-5 A description of them and the evil they do

58:6-9 A plea to God to judge these wicked people

58:10-11 The rejoicing and celebration at the fall of the wicked

The translation of the Psalm is difficult. Compare several translations at vs. 1 and vs. 9 to illustrate some of the difficulties in the psalm.

Is it legitimate to pray such prayers today?

How does Jesus fulfill the Psalm?