Mazmur 56:11

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

What can mere men ¹  do to me? ² 

Mazmur 116:12

116:12 How can I repay the Lord

for all his acts of kindness to me?

Mazmur 118:6

118:6 The Lord is on my side, ³  I am not afraid!

What can people do to me? ⁴ 

[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.

[118:6]  ³ tn Heb “for me.”

[118:6]  ⁴ 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.