# 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 "will cause the wicked to die" or "will cause wicked people to die and go to the place where dead people are" # men of bloodshed and deceit "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"