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Psalm 58:title

The NET BibleOther versions

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style;24 a prayer25 of David.

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Footnotes

  1. 24 Heb “do not destroy.” Perhaps this refers to a particular style of music, a tune title, or a musical instrument. These words also appear in the heading to Pss 57, 59, and 75.
  2. 25 The precise meaning of the Hebrew word מִכְתָּם (miktam) which also appears in the heading to Pss 16 and 56–57, 59–60 is uncertain. defines it as “inscription.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David.

NLTNew Living Translation

For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For the music director, according to Do not Destroy.

Of David. A miktam.

KJV 1900King James Version

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David.