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There is surely a God who judges the earth!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/58.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So that a man shall say, Verily <i>there is</i> a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/58.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So that men will say, “Surely <i>there is</i> a reward for the righteous; Surely He is God who judges in the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/58.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And people will say, “There certainly is a reward for the righteous; There certainly is a God who judges on the earth!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/58.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And men will say, &#8220Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely there is a God who judges on earth!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/58.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely there is a God who judges on earth!” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/58.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely there is a God who judges on earth!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/58.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely there is a God who judges on the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/58.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then people will say, “Yes, there is a reward for the righteous! There is a God who judges on earth! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/58.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then people will say,&#8221 Yes, there is a reward for the righteous! There is a God who judges on earth!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/58.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So that men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: Verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/58.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone will say, "It's true! Good people are rewarded. God does indeed rule the earth with justice." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/58.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So that men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/58.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then people will say, "Righteous people certainly have a reward. There is a God who judges on earth."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/58.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />People will say, "The righteous are indeed rewarded; there is indeed a God who judges the world." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/58.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A person will say, "Certainly, the righteous are rewarded; certainly there is a God who judges the earth."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/58.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then men will say, ?There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/58.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then observers will say, "Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/58.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />so that men shall say, "Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous. Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/58.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/58.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />so that men shall say, “Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous. Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/58.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And man says: “Surely fruit [is] for the righteous: Surely there is a God judging in the earth!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/58.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And man saith: 'Surely fruit is for the righteous: Surely there is a God judging in the earth!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/58.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And man shall say, Truly, fruit to the just one: truly there is a God judging in the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/58.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And man shall say: If indeed there be fruit to the just: there is indeed a God that judgeth them on the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/58.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 57:12>And man will say, “If the just one is fruitful, then, truly, there is a God judging them on earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/58.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then people will say: “Truly there is a reward for the just; there is a God who is judge on earth!” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/58.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />People will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/58.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous; verily there is a God that judges in the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/58.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A son of man shall say, "There is truly a reward for the righteous; it is God who shall judge them in the Earth.” Ps<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/58.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And men shall say: 'Verily there is a reward for the righteous; Verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/58.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And a man shall say, Verily then there is a reward for the righteous: verily there is a God that judges them in the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/58-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=6890" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/58.htm">God Judges the Earth</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">Then men</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">will say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ- (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">“There is surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/6529.htm" title="6529: pə·rî (N-ms) -- Fruit. From parah; fruit.">a reward</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: laṣ·ṣad·dîq (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">for the righteous!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yêš- (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">There is</a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">a God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: šō·p̄ə·ṭîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To judge, govern. ">who judges</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth!”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Proverbs 11:18</a></span><br />The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10-11</a></span><br />Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-10</a></span><br />God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a></span><br />“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a></span><br />For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a></span><br />For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-9</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. / Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a></span><br />Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a></span><br />And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-11.htm">Job 34:11</a></span><br />For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a></span><br />I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30</a></span><br />Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a></span><br />If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10</a></span><br />Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So that a man shall say, Truly there is a reward for the righteous: truly he is a God that judges in the earth.</p><p class="hdg">Verily there is</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-13.htm">Psalm 73:13-15</a></b></br> Verily I have cleansed my heart <i>in</i> vain, and washed my hands in innocency… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Psalm 92:15</a></b></br> To shew that the LORD <i>is</i> upright: <i>he is</i> my rock, and <i>there is</i> no unrighteousness in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/malachi/3-14.htm">Malachi 3:14</a></b></br> Ye have said, It <i>is</i> vain to serve God: and what profit <i>is it</i> that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts?</p><p class="hdg">a reward for [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10</a></b></br> Say ye to the righteous, that <i>it shall be</i> well <i>with him</i>: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/6-21.htm">Romans 6:21,22</a></b></br> What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things <i>is</i> death… </p><p class="hdg">verily he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-16.htm">Psalm 9:16</a></b></br> The LORD is known <i>by</i> the judgment <i>which</i> he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/64-9.htm">Psalm 64:9</a></b></br> And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Psalm 67:4</a></b></br> O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. 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It suggests a moment of realization or revelation, often seen in biblical narratives where God's actions lead to a change in human understanding. This aligns with the prophetic nature of many Psalms, where future events are foretold. The use of "men" indicates a universal recognition, not limited to Israel but extending to all humanity, reflecting the universal scope of God's justice.<p><b>“There is surely a reward for the righteous!</b><br>The concept of a reward for the righteous is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing God's justice and faithfulness. In the Old Testament, righteousness is often associated with adherence to God's law and covenant. This phrase reassures believers that their faithfulness will not go unnoticed. It echoes <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Proverbs 11:18</a>, which speaks of the righteous being rewarded. Theologically, it points to the ultimate reward of eternal life, a theme expanded in the New Testament, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the writings of Paul.<p><b>There is surely a God who judges the earth!”</b><br>This statement affirms the existence and sovereignty of God as the ultimate judge. In the ancient Near Eastern context, gods were often seen as local or tribal, but this declaration asserts the universal jurisdiction of the God of Israel. It connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's judgment, seen in passages like <a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a>, where Abraham acknowledges God as the judge of all the earth. This phrase also foreshadows the eschatological judgment described in Revelation, where God will judge the living and the dead. It underscores the biblical assurance that justice will ultimately prevail, a central hope for believers throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who live according to God's laws and seek to follow His will. In the context of this Psalm, they are contrasted with the wicked.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate judge who oversees the earth and administers justice. His role as a judge is central to the message of this verse.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a></b><br>Represents the realm of human activity and the stage upon which God's justice is enacted.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/men.htm">Men</a></b><br>Refers to humanity in general, who will witness and acknowledge God's justice and the reward for the righteous.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a></b><br>The event or process by which God evaluates human actions and dispenses justice accordingly.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_is_certain.htm">God's Justice is Certain</a></b><br>Despite the apparent success of the wicked, God's justice will prevail. Believers can trust that God will ultimately set things right.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reward_for_righteousness.htm">The Reward for Righteousness</a></b><br>Living a righteous life is not in vain. God promises a reward for those who remain faithful to Him, providing hope and encouragement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_witness_of_humanity.htm">The Witness of Humanity</a></b><br>The acknowledgment of God's justice by "men" suggests that God's actions will be evident to all, serving as a testimony to His righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_timing.htm">Faith in God's Timing</a></b><br>Believers are called to trust in God's timing for justice, understanding that His ways and timing are perfect, even when they differ from our expectations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_58.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 58</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_still_suffer.htm">If the psalm pronounces that the righteous will be vindicated (verse 11), why do many faithful people still suffer injustice without apparent divine intervention? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_58_6_invoke_violence.htm">Why does David, in Psalm 58, invoke violent divine judgment (verse 6) when other passages emphasize mercy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_recompense.htm">What does the Bible say about recompense?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_a_'cruel_messenger'_fit_a_kind_deity.htm">Proverbs 17:11 describes a “cruel messenger” sent against rebels. How can this align with the notion of a benevolent deity? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/58.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous.</span> God's righteous judgment being seen in the punishment of the wicked, men will no longer doubt of the ultimate reward of the godly. God must, by his very nature, be <span class="accented">more</span> inclined to reward goodness than to punish wickedness. <span class="cmt_word">Verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth;</span> rather, <span class="accented">verily there is a God</span>, etc. (see Revised Version). <span class="accented">Elohim</span> is joined with a plural here, because the speakers are men generally, not only Israelites. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/58-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then men</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֭דָם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will say,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֹאמַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“There is surely</span><br /><span class="heb">אַךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(’aḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> </span><span class="str2">A particle of affirmation, surely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a reward</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּרִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(pə·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6529.htm">Strong's 6529: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fruit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the righteous!</span><br /><span class="heb">לַצַּדִּ֑יק</span> <span class="translit">(laṣ·ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">There is</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(yêš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> </span><span class="str2">Being, substance, existence, is</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surely</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> </span><span class="str2">A particle of affirmation, surely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who judges</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁפְטִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(šō·p̄ə·ṭîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth!”</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm 58:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 58:11 So that men shall say Most certainly (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/58-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 58:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 58:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 59:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>