Mazmur 39:12
Konteks39:12 Hear my prayer, O Lord!
Listen to my cry for help!
Do not ignore my sobbing! 1
For I am dependent on you, like one residing outside his native land;
I am at your mercy, just as all my ancestors were. 2
Mazmur 69:6
Konteks69:6 Let none who rely on you be disgraced because of me,
O sovereign Lord and king! 3
Let none who seek you be ashamed because of me,
O God of Israel!
[39:12] 1 tn Heb “do not be deaf to my tears.”
[39:12] 2 tn Heb “For a resident alien [am] I with you, a sojourner like all my fathers.”
[39:12] sn Resident aliens were dependent on the mercy and goodwill of others. The Lord was concerned that resident aliens be treated properly. See Deut 24:17-22, Ps 146:9.
[69:6] 3 tn Heb “O Master,