14:2 The Lord looks down from heaven 1 at the human race, 2
to see if there is anyone who is wise 3 and seeks God. 4
61:7 May he reign 5 forever before God!
Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him. 6
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!’
86:2 Protect me, 7 for I am loyal!
O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you!
104:1 Praise the Lord, O my soul!
O Lord my God, you are magnificent. 9
You are robed in splendor and majesty.
1 sn The picture of the
2 tn Heb “upon the sons of man.”
3 tn Or “acts wisely.” The Hiphil is exhibitive.
4 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.
5 tn Heb “sit [enthroned].” The prefixed verbal form is understood as a jussive here, expressing the psalmist’s prayer.
6 tn Heb “loyal love and faithfulness appoint, let them protect him.”
7 tn Heb “my life.”
8 sn Psalm 104. The psalmist praises God as the ruler of the world who sustains all life.
9 tn Heb “very great.”