Psalm 58:10 “The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will w…”

Psalm 58:10

The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

World English Bible

The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked,

American Standard Version

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;

Geneva Bible 1599

The righteous shall reioyce when he seeeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feete in the blood of the wicked.

Darby Translation

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance; he shall wash his footsteps in the blood of the wicked:

Young's Literal Translation

The righteous rejoiceth that he hath seen vengeance, His steps he washeth in the blood of the wicked.

Bible in Basic English

The upright man will be glad when he sees their punishment; his feet will be washed in the blood of the evil-doer.

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Cross references

“righteous”

Proverbs 11:10 Psalm 64:10 Psalm 107:42 Psalm 52:6 Psalm 68:1–3 Judges 5:31

Proverbs 11:10 · BSB

When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Psalm 64:10 · BSB

Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.

Psalm 107:42 · BSB

The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.

Psalm 52:6 · BSB

The righteous will see and fear; they will mock the evildoer, saying,

Psalm 68:1–3 · BSB

God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence.

Judges 5:31 · BSB

So may all Your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years.

“wash”

Psalm 68:23 Job 29:6 Revelation 14:20

Psalm 68:23 · BSB

that your foot may be dipped in the blood of your foes— the tongues of your dogs in the same.”

Job 29:6 · BSB

when my steps were bathed in cream and the rock poured out for me streams of oil!

Revelation 14:20 · BSB

And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and the blood that flowed from it rose as high as the bridles of the horses for a distance of 1,600 stadia.

Also

Psalm 91:8 Deuteronomy 32:43 Job 22:19

Psalm 91:8 · BSB

You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.

Deuteronomy 32:43 · BSB

Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Hi…

Job 22:19 · BSB

The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them:

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9Before your pots can feel the burning thorns— whether green or dry— He will sweep them away.

11Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”

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