Yesaya 63:19

63:19 We existed from ancient times, ¹ 

but you did not rule over them,

they were not your subjects. ² 

Mazmur 79:13

79:13 Then we, your people, the sheep of your pasture,

will continually thank you. ³ 

We will tell coming generations of your praiseworthy acts. ⁴ 

Mazmur 119:94

119:94 I belong to you. Deliver me!

For I seek your precepts.

[63:19]  ¹ tn Heb “we were from antiquity” (see v. 16). The collocation עוֹלָם + מִן + הָיָה (hayah + min + ’olam) occurs only here.

[63:19]  ² tn Heb “you did not rule them, your name was not called over them.” The expression “the name is called over” indicates ownership; see the note at 4:1. As these two lines stand they are very difficult to interpret. They appear to be stating that the adversaries just mentioned in v. 18 have not been subject to the Lord’s rule in the past, perhaps explaining why they could commit the atrocity described in v. 18b.

[79:13]  ³ tn Or (hyperbolically) “will thank you forever.”

[79:13]  ⁴ tn Heb “to a generation and a generation we will report your praise.” Here “praise” stands by metonymy for the mighty acts that prompt worship. Cf. Ps 9:14.