# 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. AT: "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"