Salmos 58:4 NVT

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 58:1-11

Psalms 58:0 Corrupt judgesIn Psalms 10-17 the psalmist considered the problem of the poor and innocent being trampled underfoot by people of power and wealth. (See notes on these psalms, including the special note that follows Psalms 10:0.) In Psalms 58:0 the psalmist deals more specifically with those who make such a situation possible, the corrupt judges. Evil in thoughts and actions, they are deaf to any pleas for justice (1-5). The psalmist appeals to God to break their power and destroy... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 58:4

Psalms 58:4. Like the deaf adder, &c.— Dr. Hammond observes from Schindler, that "the deaf viper, or adder, is so called, because, being deaf of one ear, he useth to stop the other with dust, or with his tail, to avoid the force of the charms or incantations wherewith he is wont to be caught." And then, from Philostratus, he gives us an account of their manner of catching certain dragons or serpents in India; part of which is, that "they use certain charms to them, by which they are induced... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 58:4

4. stoppeth her—literally, "his." ear—that is, the wicked man (the singular used collectively), who thus becomes like the deaf adder which has no ear. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 58:1-5

1. The marks of crooked judges 58:1-5 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 58:1-11

Psalms 58In this prophetic lament psalm, David called on God to judge corrupt judges so the righteous would continue to trust in the Lord. [Note: See Day, pp. 169-73.] This is also an imprecatory psalm. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 58:2-5

David proceeded to answer his own questions. Instead of practicing justice, these rulers planned injustice and violence (cf. Micah 3:1-3; Micah 3:9-11; Micah 6:12). They spoke lies and did not respond to the warnings of others. Furthermore, they had a long history of destructive behavior. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 58:1-11

This Ps. denounces the wickedness of unjust and oppressive judges, and prays, in a series of powerful metaphors, for their destruction, in order that righteousness may be vindicated, and God exalted as the supreme Judge. It is uncertain whether the injustice complained of is exercised by Israelites or by foreigners, and so the Ps. has been variously placed before and after the exile. In any case it cannot be regarded as David’s. For its subject it should be compared with Psalms 82.Title.—See on... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 58:4

(4) Their poison . . .—Better, they have a venom like, &c. The term for serpent is the generic nâchash.The most forcible images of determined wickedness, and of the destruction it entails, now follow. The first is supplied by the serpent, the more suggestive from the accumulated evil qualities of which that animal has from the first been considered the type. Here the figure is heightened, since the animal is supposed to have been first tamed, but suddenly darts forth its fangs, and shows... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 58:1-11

Psalms 58:1-11THIS psalmist’s fiery indignation against unjust judges and evil-doers generally is not kindled by personal wrongs. The psalm comes hot from a heart lacerated by the sight of widespread corruption, and constrained to seek for patience in the thought of the swift sweeping away of evil men before their plans are effected. Stern triumph in the punitive manifestations of God’s rule, and keen sense of the need of such, are its keynotes. Vehement emotion stirs the poet’s imagination to... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 58:1-11

Psalms 58:0 A Judgment Psalm 1. Why God must judge (Psalms 58:1-5 ) 2. The judgment executed (Psalms 58:6-11 ) “Do ye of a truth in silence speak righteousness?” (literal rendering of the first verse). Righteousness is not heard on earth. Wickedness and violence are on the earth, therefore God must arise and deal with these conditions in judgment. It will overtake the wicked and the imprecatory prayers will be answered. Then the righteous will be glad when he seeth the vengeance and it... read more

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 58:1-11

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 58:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 58:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 58:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 58:1-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 58:2-5

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 58:1-11

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 58:4

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 58:1-11

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 58:1-11

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