118:6 The Lord is on my side, 1 I am not afraid!
What can people do to me? 2
118:7 The Lord is on my side 3 as my helper. 4
I look in triumph on those who hate me.
1 tn Heb “for me.”
2 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.
3 tn Heb “for me.”
4 tn Heb “among my helpers.” The preposition may indicate identity here, while the plural may be one of majesty or respect.