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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/jit/figs-metonymy]])
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# 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"