Psalm 58:1 Parallel Translations

For the choir director; al tashcheth; a miktam by David. Do you rulers really give fair verdicts? Do you judge Adam's descendants fairly?(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?

ASV:

Do ye indeed in silence speak righteousness? Do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?

BBE:

<To the chief music-maker; put to Al-tashheth. Michtam. Of David.> Is there righteousness in your mouths, O you gods? are you upright judges, O you sons of men?

DBY:

{To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam.} Is righteousness indeed silent? Do ye speak it? Do ye judge with equity, ye sons of men?

ERV:

For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David: Michtam. Do ye indeed in silence speak righteousness? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?

JPS:

For the Leader; Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David; Michtam. (58:2)

WBS:

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David. Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?

WEB:

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?

YLT:

To the Overseer. -- 'Destroy not.' -- A secret treasure, by David. Is it true, O dumb one, righteously ye speak? Uprightly ye judge, O sons of men?

Psalm 58:1 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

58:1 <> Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O {a} congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?
(a) You counsellors of Saul, who under pretence of consulting for the common wealth, conspire my death being an innocent.

WES:

58:1 O congregation - The word seems to point at Saul's judges and counsellors; who met together to consult what they should do against David. Sons of men - So he calls them; to mind them that they were men, and must give an account to God for all their hard speeches.

MHC:

58:1-5 When wrong is done under the form of law, it is worse than any other; especially it is grievous to behold those who profess to be children of God, joining together against any of his people. We should thank the Lord for merciful restraints; we should be more earnest in seeking renewing grace, more watchful over ourselves, and more patient under the effects of fallen nature in others. The corruption of their nature was the root of bitterness. We may see in children the wickedness of the world beginning. They go astray from God and their duty as soon as possibly they can. And how soon will little children tell lies! It is our duty to take pains to teach them, and above all, earnestly to pray for converting grace to make our children new creatures. Though the poison be within, much of it may be kept from breaking forth to injure others. When the Saviour's words are duly regarded, the serpent becomes harmless. But those who refuse to hear heavenly wisdom, must perish miserably, for ever.

CONC:

Al-taschith Al-tashheth Blamelessly Chief Choirmaster Congregation David Decree Destroy Dumb Equity Gods Gt Indeed Judge Judges Justly Leader Lt Michtam Miktam Mouths Music Musician Music-maker O Ones Overseer Poem Psalm Righteously Righteousness Rulers Secret Silence Silent Sons Speak Treasure Tune Upright Uprightly

Al-Taschith Al-Tashheth Blamelessly Chief Choirmaster Congregation David Decree Destroy Dumb Equity Gods Indeed Judge Judges Justly Leader Michtam Miktam Mouths Musician Music-Maker Ones Overseer Poem Psalm Righteously Righteousness Secret Silence Silent Speak Treasure Tune Upright Uprightly

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