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21 lines
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# But you, God
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The author speaks to God now.
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# the pit of destruction
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This probably refers to the grave or hell.
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# will bring the wicked down into the pit of destruction
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This represents causing people to die. Alternate translation: "will cause the wicked to die" or "will cause wicked people to die and go to the place where dead people are" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# bloodthirsty and deceitful men
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"people who lie and who want to kill others" or "deceitful murderers"
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# even half as long as others
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"even half as long as other people live"
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