Psalms 14:2

14:2 The Lord looks down from heaven at the human race,

to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

Psalms 61:7

61:7 May he reign forever before God!

Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

Psalms 81:10

81:10 I am the Lord, your God,

the one who brought you out of the land of Egypt.

Open your mouth wide and I will fill it!’

Psalms 86:2

86:2 Protect me, for I am loyal!

O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you!

Psalms 104:1

Psalm 104

104:1 Praise the Lord, O my soul!

O Lord my God, you are magnificent.

You are robed in splendor and majesty.


sn The picture of the Lord looking down from heaven draws attention to his sovereignty over the world.

tn Heb “upon the sons of man.”

tn Or “acts wisely.” The Hiphil is exhibitive.

sn Anyone who is wise and seeks God refers to the person who seeks to have a relationship with God by obeying and worshiping him.

tn Heb “sit [enthroned].” The prefixed verbal form is understood as a jussive here, expressing the psalmist’s prayer.

tn Heb “loyal love and faithfulness appoint, let them protect him.”

tn Heb “my life.”

sn Psalm 104. The psalmist praises God as the ruler of the world who sustains all life.

tn Heb “very great.”