19:5 Like a bridegroom it emerges 1 from its chamber; 2
like a strong man it enjoys 3 running its course. 4
31:8 You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy;
you enable me to stand 5 in a wide open place.
68:24 They 6 see your processions, O God –
the processions of my God, my king, who marches along in holy splendor. 7
104:25 Over here is the deep, wide sea, 8
which teems with innumerable swimming creatures, 9
living things both small and large.
A song of ascents. 11
125:1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion;
it cannot be upended and will endure forever.
1 tn The participle expresses the repeated or regular nature of the action.
2 tn The Hebrew noun חֻפָּה (khufah, “chamber”) occurs elsewhere only in Isa 4:5 and Joel 2:16 (where it refers to the bedroom of a bride and groom).
sn Like a bridegroom. The metaphor likens the sun to a bridegroom who rejoices on his wedding night.
3 tn The imperfect verbal form draws attention to the regularity of the action.
4 tn Heb “[on] a path.”
sn Like a strong man. The metaphorical language reflects the brilliance of the sunrise, which attests to the sun’s vigor.
5 tn Heb “you cause my feet to stand.”
6 tn The subject is probably indefinite, referring to bystanders in general who witness the procession.
7 tn The Hebrew text has simply “in holiness.” The words “who marches along” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
8 tn Heb “this [is] the sea, great and broad of hands [i.e., “sides” or “shores”].”
9 tn Heb “where [there are] swimming things, and without number.”
10 sn Psalm 125. The psalmist affirms his confidence in the Lord’s protection and justice.
11 sn The precise significance of this title, which appears in Pss 120-134, is unclear. Perhaps worshipers recited these psalms when they ascended the road to Jerusalem to celebrate annual religious festivals. For a discussion of their background see L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 219-21.