Mazmur 9:9
Konteks9:9 Consequently 1 the Lord provides safety for the oppressed; 2
he provides safety in times of trouble. 3
Mazmur 37:37
Konteks37:37 Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the godly! 4
For the one who promotes peace has a future. 5
Mazmur 49:18
Konteks49:18 He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive:
“May men praise you, for you have done well!”
[9:9] 1 tn Following the imperfect in v. 9, the construction vav (ו) conjunctive + shortened form of the prefixed verb הָיָה (hayah) indicates a consequence or result of the preceding statement. The construction functions this same way in Pss 81:15 and 104:20.
[9:9] 2 tn Heb “and the
[9:9] 3 tn Heb “[he is] an elevated place for times in trouble.” Here an “elevated place” refers to a stronghold, a defensible, secure position that represents a safe haven in times of unrest or distress (cf. NEB “tower of strength”; NIV, NRSV “stronghold”).
[37:37] 5 tn Heb “for [there is] an end for a man of peace.” Some interpret אַחֲרִית (’akharit, “end”) as referring to offspring (see the next verse and Ps 109:13; cf. NEB, NRSV).