Mazmur 71:17

71:17 O God, you have taught me since I was young,

and I am still declaring ¹  your amazing deeds.

Mazmur 15:3

15:3 He ²  does not slander, ³ 

or do harm to others, ⁴ 

or insult his neighbor. ⁵ 

[71:17]  ¹ tn Heb “and until now I am declaring.”

[15:3]  ² sn Hebrew literature often assumes and reflects the male-oriented perspective of ancient Israelite society. The principle of the psalm is certainly applicable to all people, regardless of their gender or age.

[15:3]  ³ tn Heb “he does not slander upon his tongue.” For another example of רָגַל (ragal, “slander”) see 2 Sam 19:28.

[15:3]  ⁴ tn Or “his fellow.”

[15:3]  ⁵ tn Heb “and he does not lift up an insult against one who is near to him.”