Psalms 61:5

61:5 For you, O God, hear my vows;

you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers.

Psalms 94:14

94:14 Certainly the Lord does not forsake his people;

he does not abandon the nation that belongs to him.


tn Heb “you grant the inheritance of those who fear your name.” “Inheritance” is normally used of land which is granted as an inheritance; here it refers metaphorically to the blessings granted God’s loyal followers. To “fear” God’s name means to have a healthy respect for his revealed reputation which in turn motivates one to obey God’s commands (see Ps 86:11).

tn Or “for.”

tn Or “his inheritance.”