145:19 He satisfies the desire 1 of his loyal followers; 2
he hears their cry for help and delivers them.
145:20 The Lord protects those who love him,
but he destroys all the wicked.
1 tn In this context “desire” refers to the followers’ desire to be delivered from wicked enemies.
2 tn Heb “the desire of those who fear him, he does.”