64:4 in order to shoot down the innocent 1 in secluded places.
They shoot at him suddenly and are unafraid of retaliation. 2
102:20 in order to hear the painful cries of the prisoners,
and to set free those condemned to die, 3
1 tn The psalmist uses the singular because he is referring to himself here as representative of a larger group.
2 tn Heb “and are unafraid.” The words “of retaliation” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
3 tn Heb “the sons of death.” The phrase “sons of death” (see also Ps 79:11) is idiomatic for those condemned to die.