Psalms 58:4 net — Their venom is like that of a snake, like a deaf serpent that does not hear,

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"Their venom is like that of a snake, like a deaf serpent that does not hear,"

— Psalms 58:4, NET Bible

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Psalms 58 — Context

1

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David. Do you rulers really pronounce just decisions? Do you judge people fairly?

2

No! You plan how to do what is unjust; you deal out violence in the earth.

3

The wicked turn aside from birth; liars go astray as soon as they are born.

4

Their venom is like that of a snake, like a deaf serpent that does not hear,

5

that does not respond to the magicians, or to a skilled snake charmer.

6

O God, break the teeth in their mouths! Smash the jawbones of the lions, O LORD!

7

Let them disappear like water that flows away! Let them wither like grass!

Psalms 58:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 58:4 say?
Psalms 58:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Their venom is like that of a snake, like a deaf serpent that does not hear,”
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 (NET): “Their venom is like that of a snake, like a deaf serpent that does not hear,” 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.
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