Psalms 58:3
The wicked are estranged from the womb;
What it says
The wicked are estranged from the womb and go astray speaking lies from birth.
What it is doing
This verse emphasizes the deep-rooted character of their corruption.
In context
1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David. 2No, in your hearts you devise injustice; 3The wicked are estranged from the womb; 4Their venom is like the venom of a snake, 5refusing to hear the tune of the charmer 6O God, shatter their teeth in their mouths; 7May they vanish 8Like a slug that dissolves in its slime, 9Before your pots can feel the burning thorns— 10The righteous will rejoice 11Then men will say,