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Psalms 55:23

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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.

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[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.”



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