Text -- Psalms 58:4 (NET)

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

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Psa 58:4

¹ tn Heb “[there is] venom to them according to the likeness of venom of a snake.”

² tn Or perhaps “cobra” (cf. NASB, NIV). Other suggested species of snakes are “asp” (NEB) and “adder” (NRSV).

³ tn 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).