18:24 The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; 1
he took notice of my blameless behavior. 2
47:4 He picked out for us a special land 3
to be a source of pride for 4 Jacob, 5 whom he loves. 6 (Selah)
119:58 I seek your favor 7 with all my heart.
Have mercy on me as you promised! 8
1 tn Heb “according to my righteousness.”
2 tn Heb “according to the purity of my hands before his eyes.” 2 Sam 22:25 reads “according to my purity before his eyes.” The verbal repetition (compare vv. 20 and 24) sets off vv. 20-24 as a distinct sub-unit within the psalm.
3 tn Heb “he chose for us our inheritance.” The prefixed verbal form is understood as a preterite (see “subdued” in v. 3).
4 tn Heb “the pride of.” The phrase is appositional to “our inheritance,” indicating that the land is here described as a source of pride to God’s people.
5 tn That is, Israel.
6 sn Jacob whom he loves. The Lord’s covenantal devotion to his people is in view.
7 tn Heb “I appease your face.”
8 tn Heb “according to your word.”