[68:5] 1 sn God is depicted here as a just ruler. In the ancient Near Eastern world a king was responsible for promoting justice, including caring for the weak and vulnerable, epitomized by the fatherless and widows.
[68:5] 2 tn Heb “God [is] in his holy dwelling place.” He occupies his throne and carries out his royal responsibilities.
[68:19] 3 tn Heb “blessed [be] the Lord.”
[68:19] 4 tn It is possible to take this phrase with what precedes (“The Lord deserves praise day after day”) rather than with what follows.
