55:23 But you, O God, will bring them 1 down to the deep Pit. 2
Violent and deceitful people 3 will not live even half a normal lifespan. 4
But as for me, I trust in you.
[55:23] 1 tn The pronominal suffix refers to the psalmist’s enemies (see v. 19).
[55:23] 2 tn Heb “well of the pit.” The Hebrew term שַׁחַת (shakhat, “pit”) is often used as a title for Sheol (see Pss 16:10; 30:9; 49:9; 103:4).
[55:23] 3 tn Heb “men of bloodshed and deceit.”
[55:23] 4 tn Heb “will not divide in half their days.”
