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But you, God
The author speaks to God now.
the pit of destruction
This probably refers to the grave or hell.
will bring the wicked down into the pit of destruction
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)
bloodthirsty and deceitful men
"people who lie and who want to kill others" or "deceitful murderers"
even half as long as others
"even half as long as other people live"