Psalms 58:4 bbe — Their poison is like the poison of a snake; they are like the adder, whose ears are shut;

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"Their poison is like the poison of a snake; they are like the adder, whose ears are shut;"

— Psalms 58:4, Bible in Basic English

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“Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: They are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear, ”
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Psalms 58 — Context

Is there righteousness in your mouths, O you gods? are you upright judges, O you sons of men?

The purposes of your hearts are evil; your hands are full of cruel doings on the earth.

The evil-doers are strange from the first; from the hour of their birth they go out of the true way, saying false words.

Their poison is like the poison of a snake; they are like the adder, whose ears are shut;

Who will not be moved by the voice of the wonder-worker, however great are his powers.

O God, let their teeth be broken in their mouths; let the great teeth of the young lions be pulled out, O Lord.

Let them be turned to liquid like the ever-flowing waters; let them be cut off like the grass by the way.

Psalms 58:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 58:4 say?

Psalms 58:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Their poison is like the poison of a snake; they are like the adder, whose ears are shut;”

Where is Psalms 58:4 in the Bible?

Psalms 58:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 58, verse 4.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 58:4.

What translation should I read Psalms 58:4 in?

Psalms 58:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 58:4?

Psalms 58:4 reads (BBE): “Their poison is like the poison of a snake; they are like the adder, whose ears are shut;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 58:4 bbe — Their poison is like the poison of a snake; they are like the adder, whose ears are shut;

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