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Salmos, 58

1. eiV to teloV mh diafqeirhV tw dauid eiV sthlografian opote apesteilen saoul kai efulaxen ton oikon autou tou qanatwsai auton

1. in finem ne disperdas David in tituli inscriptione quando misit Saul et custodivit domum ejus ut interficeret eum

2. exelou me ek twn ecqrwn mou o qeoV kai ek twn epanistanomenwn ep' eme lutrwsai me

2. eripe me de inimicis meis Deus et ab insurgentibus in me libera me

3. rusai me ek twn ergazomenwn thn anomian kai ex andrwn aimatwn swson me

3. eripe me de operantibus iniquitatem et de viris sanguinum salva me

4. oti idou eqhreusan thn yuchn mou epeqento ep' eme krataioi oute h anomia mou oute h amartia mou kurie

4. quia ecce ceperunt animam meam inruerunt in me fortes

5. aneu anomiaV edramon kai kateuqunan exegerqhti eiV sunanthsin mou kai ide

5. neque iniquitas mea neque peccatum meum Domine sine iniquitate cucurri et direxi

6. kai su kurie o qeoV twn dunamewn o qeoV israhl prosceV tou episkeyasqai panta ta eqnh mh oiktirhshV pantaV touV ergazomenouV thn anomian diayalma

6. exsurge in occursum meum et vide et tu Domine Deus virtutum Deus Israël intende ad visitandas omnes gentes non miserearis omnibus qui operantur iniquitatem diapsalma

7. epistreyousin eiV esperan kai limwxousin wV kuwn kai kuklwsousin polin

7. convertentur ad vesperam et famem patientur ut canes et circuibunt civitatem

8. idou apofqegxontai en tw stomati autwn kai romfaia en toiV ceilesin autwn oti tiV hkousen

8. ecce loquentur in ore suo et gladius in labiis eorum quoniam quis audivit

9. kai su kurie ekgelash autouV exoudenwseiV panta ta eqnh

9. et tu Domine deridebis eos ad nihilum deduces omnes gentes

10. to kratoV mou proV se fulaxw oti o qeoV antilhmptwr mou ei

10. fortitudinem meam ad te custodiam quia Deus susceptor meus

11. o qeoV mou to eleoV autou profqasei me o qeoV deixei moi en toiV ecqroiV mou

11. Deus meus voluntas ejus præveniet me

12. mh apokteinhV autouV mhpote epilaqwntai tou laou mou diaskorpison autouV en th dunamei sou kai katagage autouV o uperaspisthV mou kurie

12. Deus ostendet mihi super inimicos meos ne occidas eos nequando obliviscantur populi mei disperge illos in virtute tua et depone eos protector meus Domine

13. amartian stomatoV autwn logon ceilewn autwn kai sullhmfqhtwsan en th uperhfania autwn kai ex araV kai yeudouV diaggelhsontai sunteleiai

13. delictum oris eorum sermonem labiorum ipsorum et conprehendantur in superbia sua et de execratione et mendacio adnuntiabuntur

14. en orgh sunteleiaV kai ou mh uparxwsin kai gnwsontai oti o qeoV despozei tou iakwb twn peratwn thV ghV diayalma

14. in consummatione in ira consummationis et non erunt et scient quia Deus dominatur Jacob finium terræ diapsalma

15. epistreyousin eiV esperan kai limwxousin wV kuwn kai kuklwsousin polin

15. convertentur ad vesperam et famem patientur ut canes et circuibunt civitatem

16. autoi diaskorpisqhsontai tou fagein ean de mh cortasqwsin kai goggusousin

16. ipsi dispergentur ad manducandum si vero non fuerint saturati et murmurabunt

17. egw de asomai th dunamei sou kai agalliasomai to prwi to eleoV sou oti egenhqhV antilhmptwr mou kai katafugh en hmera qliyewV mou

17. ego autem cantabo fortitudinem tuam et exultabo mane misericordiam tuam quia factus es susceptor meus et refugium meum in die tribulationis meæ

18. bohqoV mou soi yalw oti o qeoV antilhmptwr mou ei o qeoV mou to eleoV mou

18. adiutor meus tibi psallam quia Deus susceptor meus es Deus meus misericordia mea



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Footnotes:

58:1-2 - The psalmist criticizes the injustice of corrupt judges and leaders who pervert the truth. This accusation highlights the importance of integrity and justice in authority, a recurring theme in Scripture (see also Psalm 82:2-4 and Proverbs 17:15).

58:3 - The description of the innate evil of the wicked reveals the condition of the human heart without God. This observation emphasizes the need for redemption and transformation that only God can provide (see also Jeremiah 17:9 and Ephesians 2:1-3).

58:6-8 - The request that God destroy the wickedness of the unrighteous is an expression of confidence in divine justice. This call for justice to prevail reflects God's desire for a righteous world (see also Psalm 37:28 and 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10).

58:9-10 - The metaphor of the wicked as one who is unable to escape God's judgment illustrates the inevitability of divine justice. The certainty that the wicked will be judged comforts the righteous (see also Psalm 1:5-6 and Revelation 20:11-15).

58:11:00 - The triumph of divine justice brings joy to the righteous, highlighting the blessing of living according to God's ways. This promise of reward is an encouraging theme for those who persevere in faith (see also Psalm 37:37 and Matthew 5:10-12).

Verses related to Salmos, 58:

Psalm 58, by David, is an imprecation against unjust judges. How to respond to systemic injustice? This controversial psalm uses strong language to denounce corrupt leaders, comparing them to poisonous serpents. David appeals for God to intervene, punishing the wicked and vindicating the righteous. The text addresses themes of divine justice, judgment and the certainty that God rules. Psalm 58 expresses righteous indignation against institutionalized evil. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that illuminate the tension between human and divine justice presented in this challenging psalm.

Romans 3:10-12: "As it is written: 'There is none righteous, not even one; There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. They all went astray, they became useless together; there is no one who does good, there is not even one'." - This passage reflects the theme of Psalm 58 about the universal wickedness of men.

Proverbs 11:21: "Rest assured: The wicked will not go unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous will be free." - This proverb echoes the theme of divine judgment against the wicked in Psalm 58.

Revelation 6:10: "They cried out with a loud voice, 'How long, O holy and true Sovereign, will you wait to judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?'" - This cry for divine justice in Revelation mirrors the psalmist's plea in Psalm 58.

Ecclesiastes 3:17: "I said to myself: God will judge both the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every purpose and for every action." - This reflection on divine judgment aligns with the central theme of Psalm 58.

2 Peter 3:9: "The Lord does not delay in fulfilling his promise, as some think. On the contrary, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance." - This verse offers a complementary perspective to the apparent delay of divine justice mentioned in Psalm 58.

FAQ:

What does David ask in Psalm 58 about God's justice?

David cries out for justice against the wicked, asking God to judge them and reveal His righteousness to the world. (Psalm 58:10-11)

How does David describe the wicked in Psalm 58?

David describes the wicked as corrupt people who follow unrighteous ways, and he asks God to punish them. (Psalm 58:3-5)

What is the difference between the righteous and the wicked in Psalm 58?

Psalm 58 contrasts the righteous, who are blessed by God, and the wicked, who will face God's judgment. (Psalm 58:10-11)

How does David cry out for divine justice in Psalm 58?

David calls for God's immediate action against the unrighteous, asking Him to bring justice quickly. (Psalm 58:6-9)

What can we learn about the nature of God from Psalm 58?

Psalm 58 reveals that God is just and does not tolerate evil, promising to punish the wicked and reward the righteous. (Psalm 58:11)


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