Psalm 58:1

Conservative English Version

(A special psalm by David for the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy.") Do you mighty people talk only to oppose justice? Don't you ever judge fairly?

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

Our Mighty Rock, the God of Jacob, told me, "A ruler who obeys God and does right

2 Samuel 5:3

During the meeting, David made an agreement with the leaders and asked the LORD to be their witness. Then the leaders poured olive oil on David's head to show that he was now the king of Israel.

Psalm 57:1

(For the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy." A special psalm by David when he was in the cave while running from Saul.) God Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy. I run to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings, I seek protection till danger dies down.

Psalm 59:1

(For the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy." A special psalm by David when Saul had David's house watched so that he could kill him.) Save me, God! Protect me from enemy attacks!

Isaiah 32:1

A king and his leaders will rule with justice.

Numbers 11:16

The LORD said to Moses: Choose seventy of Israel's respected leaders and go with them to the sacred tent.

Matthew 26:3

At that time the chief priests and the nation's leaders were meeting at the home of Caiaphas the high priest.

Matthew 27:1

Early the next morning all the chief priests and the nation's leaders met and decided that Jesus should be put to death.

Acts 5:21

So they went into the temple before sunrise and started teaching. The high priest and his men called together their council, which included all of Israel's leaders. Then they ordered the apostles to be brought to them from the jail.