What does Psalm 58:5 mean?

Psalm 58:5 highlights themes such as wickedness, deception, resistance when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 58:5 today?

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

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

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.

7Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces.

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Matthew 13:15
Both verses describe a refusal to listen to truth.
Proverbs 1:24-25
Both passages depict the consequences of ignoring wise counsel.
Acts 7:57
Stephen's experience reflects the stubbornness of those who refuse to hear the truth.