Which heareth not the voice of the enchanter, though he be most expert in charming.

Break their [a]teeth, O God, in their mouths: break the jaws of the young lions, O Lord.

Let them [b]melt like the waters, let them pass away; when he shooteth his arrows, let them be as broken.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 58:6 Take away all occasions and means whereby they hurt.
  2. Psalm 58:7 Considering God’s divine power, he showeth that God in a moment can destroy their force whereof they brag.

that will not heed(A) the tune of the charmer,(B)
    however skillful the enchanter may be.

Break the teeth in their mouths, O God;(C)
    Lord, tear out the fangs of those lions!(D)
Let them vanish like water that flows away;(E)
    when they draw the bow, let their arrows fall short.(F)

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