'Destruction' in the Bible

And Thou, O God, dost bring them down To a pit of destruction, Men of blood and deceit reach not to half their days, And I -- I do trust in Thee!

Is Thy kindness recounted in the grave? Thy faithfulness in destruction?

Of pestilence in thick darkness that walketh, Of destruction that destroyeth at noon,

Who is redeeming from destruction thy life, Who is crowning thee -- kindness and mercies,