Psalm 70:3-5

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Psalm 70:3 tn The prefixed verbal form is understood as a jussive in this imprecation.
2. Psalm 70:3 tn Heb “May they be turned back according to their shame, those who say, ‘Aha! Aha!’” Ps 40:15 has the verb “humiliated” instead of “turned back” and adds “to me” after “say.”
3. Psalm 70:4 tn Heb “those who love,” which stands metonymically for its cause, the experience of being delivered by God.
4. Psalm 70:4 tn The three prefixed verbal forms prior to the quotation are understood as jussives. The psalmist balances out his imprecation against his enemies with a prayer of blessing on the godly.
5. Psalm 70:4 tn Ps 40:16 uses the divine name “Lord” here instead of “God.”
6. Psalm 70:4 tn The prefixed verbal form is taken as a jussive, “may the Lord be magnified [in praise].” Another option is to take the verb as an imperfect, “the Lord is great.” See Ps 35:27.
7. Psalm 70:5 sn See Pss 35:10; 37:14.
8. Psalm 70:5 tn Ps 40:17 has “may the Lord pay attention to me.”
9. Psalm 70:5 tn Ps 40:17 has “my God” instead of “Lord.”