Psalms Chapter 58 Summary
Prayer for the defeat of ungodly men.
Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 58
- Why does David use such graphic terms throughout the Psalm to describe what he wants God to do to his enemies? Is this too harsh? Why or why not?
- Would you encourage the use of this Psalm if your country was in the midst of war? Why or why not?
- What do we learn about David’s relationship with God throughout the Psalm? How would you describe it and why?
- How does verse 11 apply to the final day of Judgement or “Day of the Lord”? What is this verse saying about that?
- Could you think about a modern use of this Psalm? How can this scripture apply to that?
- Who has seen genuine evil in your life? Who has a story about how seeing that evil made you feel?
- What does this Psalm tell us about how God views those who are enemies of Him? Is that too harsh?
- What is the difference between the world’s idea of vengeance and God’s idea of vengeance (v. 10)?
- Do you feel like you’re a solid judge of a person’s character? Why or why not?
- Why do you think this Psalm isn’t really taught on in the modern age? Is that a bad or good thing? Why or why not?
Key Words/Phrase
Wicked, v. 3.
Characters
God, David.
Strong Verse(s)
11
