Carefully Examining the Text
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Carefully Examining the Text
Psalm 58
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Tommy Peeler
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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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?