Psa 58:4 | NETfull | STEP | Their venom is like that of a snake, like a deaf serpent that does not hear,

Psalms 58:4

4 Their venom is like that of a snake, ^{▼▼ Heb “[there is] venom to them according to the likeness of venom of a snake.”}
like a deaf serpent ^{▼▼ Or perhaps “cobra” (cf. NASB, NIV). Other suggested species of snakes are “asp” (NEB) and “adder” (NRSV).} that does not hear, ^{▼▼ Heb “[that] stops up its ear.” The apparent Hiphil jussive verbal form should be understood as a Qal imperfect with “i” theme vowel (see GKC 168 #63.n).}