Psalms 58:8

As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun.

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Other Translations for Psalms 58:8

BSB

Like a slug that dissolves in its slime, like a woman's stillborn child, may they never see the sun.

AKJV

As a snail which melts, let every one of them pass away: like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun.

CPDV

Like wax that flows, they will be carried away. Fire has fallen upon them, and they will not see the sun.

ERV

Let them be as a snail which melteth and passeth away: like the untimely birth of a woman, that hath not seen the sun.

NHEB

Let them be like a snail which melts and passes away, like the stillborn child, who has not seen the sun.

SMT

As a snail shall melt away he shall go: fire fell; they saw not the sun.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 58:8

AsasnailH7642Noun MasculinewhichmeltethH8557Noun MasculineleteveryoneofthempassawayH1980VerbliketheuntimelybirthH5309Noun MasculineofawomanH802Noun FemininethattheymaynotseeH2372VerbthesunH8121Noun

Commentary for Psalms 58:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 58:8

Summary

Foes vanish unseen without effect

Event

Adversaries perishing invisibly

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC