Psa 58:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 58:1-11: Ps 58 The administration of justice is a mark of good government. God expects nothing less from his people. The psalmist condemns Israel’s leaders for abusing their power, and he calls on the Lord to rain down his curses upon the wicked. The demonstration of divine justice will reassure the godly that God is just. Summary for Ps 58:1-5: 58:1-5 The administrators of justice were furthering their own interests rather than those of the needy. The absence of justice gradually resulted in a violent society. 58:1 rulers (or gods ): This designation was used for high officials and administrators of justice (82:1 , 6 ). Elsewhere, it might refer to angelic creatures (89:7 ) or to the gods of the nations (82:1 ; Dan 11:36 ).

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Summary for Ps 58:1-11: Ps 58 ^a The administration of justice is a mark of good government. God expects nothing less from his people. The psalmist condemns Israel’s leaders for abusing their power, and he calls on the Lord to rain down his curses upon the wicked. The demonstration of divine justice will reassure the godly that God is just.
Summary for Ps 58:1-5: 58:1-5 ^b The administrators of justice were furthering their own interests rather than those of the needy. The absence of justice gradually resulted in a violent society. 58:1 ^c rulers (or gods): This designation was used for high officials and administrators of justice (82:1 ^d, 6 ^e). Elsewhere, it might refer to angelic creatures (89:7 ^f) or to the gods of the nations (82:1 ^g; Dan 11:36 ^h).