Psalm 58:10

Translations

Modern

The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

Traditional

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

Literal

The righteous one will rejoice when he has seen vengeance; he will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

Latin

Lætabitur justus cum viderit vindictam; manus suas lavabit in sanguine peccatoris.

Original

Hebrew

English

The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

Notes

Psalms 58:9–10

God’s judgment will come suddenly. The certainty of vindication brings joy to the godly.

Psalms 58:1–11

The administration of justice is a mark of good government. God expects nothing less from his people. The psalmist condemns Israel’s leaders for abusing their power, and he calls on the Lord to rain down his curses upon the wicked. The demonstration of divine justice will reassure the godly that God is just.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David Retribution

Related verses

Psalm 68:23
…that your foot may be dipped in the blood of your foes—the tongues of your dogs in the same.”
Psalm 91:8
You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.
Proverbs 11:10
When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
Revelation 11:17–18
…saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.
Psalm 64:10
Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.
Deuteronomy 32:43
Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people.
Psalm 107:42
The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.
Psalm 68:1–3
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence.
Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.
Job 22:19
The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them:
Judges 5:31
So may all Your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years.
Job 29:6
…when my steps were bathed in cream and the rock poured out for me streams of oil!

Glossary

Al-Taschith Curse, Cursed David Michtam Miktam Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Blood of Victories Blood: (Washing the Feet In) Victories Destruction The Anger of God is Righteous

Psalm 58:10

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