Mazmur 46:11

46:11 The Lord who commands armies is on our side! ¹ 

The God of Jacob ²  is our protector! ³  (Selah)

Mazmur 97:9

97:9 For you, O Lord, are the sovereign king ⁴  over the whole earth;

you are elevated high above all gods.

[46:11]  ¹ tn Heb “the Lord of hosts is with us.” The title “Lord of hosts” here pictures the Lord as a mighty warrior-king who leads armies into battle (see Ps 24:10). The military imagery is further developed in vv. 8-9.

[46:11]  ² tn That is, Israel, or Judah (see Ps 20:1).

[46:11]  ³ tn Heb “our elevated place” (see Pss 9:9; 18:2).

[97:9]  ⁴ tn Traditionally “Most High.”