- Once again Psalms 58:1 refers to “al tashhet” — do not destroy; would this, then, introduce a plea for protection?
- To whom are Psalms 58:2-3 addressed?
- Is the reference to “rulers” or to others?
- To what are the “misleaders” and “those who judge improperly” compared in Psalms 58:4-5?
- In Psalms 58:7-10 does the Psalmist call for “reeducating” those leaders or, rather, for some other action by Divinity?
- On the other hand, Psalms 58:11-12 indicate that the tzaddik will enjoy another fate — and what is that?
- Would Psalms 58:12 specify that, in the final analysis, justice will be done and all is not governed by “evil” or “chance”?
