Mazmur 18:33

18:33 He gives me the agility of a deer; ¹ 

he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. ² 

Mazmur 21:3

21:3 For you bring him ³  rich ⁴  blessings; ⁵ 

you place a golden crown on his head.

Mazmur 96:12

96:12 Let the fields and everything in them celebrate!

Then let the trees of the forest shout with joy

Mazmur 139:5

139:5 You squeeze me in from behind and in front;

you place your hand on me.

Mazmur 149:9

149:9 and execute the judgment to which their enemies ⁶  have been sentenced. ⁷ 

All his loyal followers will be vindicated. ⁸ 

Praise the Lord!

[18:33]  ¹ tn Heb “[the one who] makes my feet like [those of ] a deer.”

[18:33]  ² tn Heb “and on my high places he makes me walk.” The imperfect verbal form emphasizes God’s characteristic provision. The psalmist compares his agility in battle to the ability of a deer to negotiate rugged, high terrain without falling or being injured.

[18:33]  sn Habakkuk uses similar language to describe his faith during difficult times. See Hab 3:19.

[21:3]  ³ tn Or “meet him [with].”

[21:3]  ⁴ tn Heb “good.”

[21:3]  ⁵ sn You bring him rich blessings. The following context indicates that God’s “blessings” include deliverance/protection, vindication, sustained life, and a long, stable reign (see also Pss 3:8; 24:5).

[149:9]  ⁶ tn Heb “they”; the referent (the enemies of the people of God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[149:9]  ⁷ tn Heb “to do against them judgment [that] is written.”

[149:9]  ⁸ tn Heb “it is honor for all his godly ones.” The judgment of the oppressive kings will bring vindication and honor to God’s people (see vv. 4-5).