1 tn Heb “those who deal in treachery in vain.” The adverb רֵיקָם (reqam, “in vain”) probably refers to the failure (or futility) of their efforts. Another option is to understand it as meaning “without cause” (cf. NIV “without excuse”; NRSV “wantonly treacherous”).
2 tn Heb “not according to our sins does he do to us.”
3 tn Heb “and not according to our misdeeds does he repay us.”