Psalms 58:1

"Psalms."

Key Reflection

The term "Psalms" refers to a collection of sacred songs or hymns used for worship and devotion in ancient Israel, often attributed to David. In Psalm 58:1-2, the psalmist challenges the righteousness of silent judges, suggesting that true justice comes not from human silence but from divine truth and integrity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? -Luther renders this, “Are you then dumb, that you will not speak what is right, and judge what is proper, ye children of men?” The meaning of the verse is exceedingly obscure; but probably the whole sense of the psalm turns on it. The word rendered “congregation,”אלם'êlem- occurs only in this place and in the title toPsalms 56:1-13, “Jonath-elem-rechokim.” See the notes at that title.

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