"Altaschith" is a rare and archaic word found in the Old Testament that is often associated with sorrowful psalms. The spelling of this word in the English language may seem puzzling at first glance, but it can be broken down phonetically as "ælˈtæskɪθ". The symbol "æ" represents the vowel sound in "cat", while "ɪ" represents the vowel sound in "bit". The word may also be transliterated as "al-Tashhith" or "al-taschith". Regardless of the spelling, the word carries a solemn and somber connotation in biblical poetry.
The word Altaschith is of Hebrew origin. It appears in the title of Psalm 57 and Psalm 58 in the Hebrew Bible. Altaschith is commonly translated as Do Not Destroy or Do Not Destroy, a Miktam of David.