Mazmur 56:11

56:11 in God I trust, I am not afraid.

What can mere men ¹  do to me? ² 

Mazmur 105:9

105:9 the promise ³  he made to Abraham,

the promise he made by oath to Isaac!

Mazmur 118:6

118:6 The Lord is on my side, ⁴  I am not afraid!

What can people do to me? ⁵ 

[56:11]  ¹ tn The statement is similar to that of v. 4, except “flesh” is used there instead of “man.”

[56:11]  ² tn The rhetorical question assumes the answer, “Nothing!” The imperfect is used in a modal sense here, indicating capability or potential.

[105:9]  ³ tn Heb “which.”

[118:6]  ⁴ tn Heb “for me.”

[118:6]  ⁵ tn The rhetorical question assumes the answer, “Nothing!” The imperfect is used in a modal sense here, indicating capability or potential. See Ps 56:11.