What does Psalm 58:4 mean?

Psalm 58:4 highlights themes such as wickedness, deception, danger when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 58:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;

2Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the earth.

3The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.

4Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;

5Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.

6Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O LORD.

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Matthew 7:15
Both verses warn against the danger of deceitful individuals.
Romans 16:18
Paul warns against those who deceive with smooth talk, similar to the imagery of poison here.
James 3:8
Both passages discuss the destructive nature of the tongue.