Psalms 35:5-6

35:5 May they be like wind-driven chaff,

as the Lord’s angel attacks them!

35:6 May their path be dark and slippery,

as the Lord’s angel chases them!


tn The prefixed verbal form is taken as a jussive. See v. 4.

sn See the mention of the Lord’s angel in Ps 34:7.

tn Heb “as the Lord’s angel pushes [them].”

tn The prefixed verbal form is distinctly jussive, indicating this is a prayer.