¹ tn Heb “they” (i.e., the godly mentioned in v. 15).

² tn The three perfect verbal forms are taken in a generalizing sense in v. 17 and translated with the present tense (note the generalizing mood of vv. 18-22).

³ tn The Hebrew text uses the singular form; the representative or typical godly person is envisioned.

⁴ tn Or “trials.”

⁵ tn The Hebrew imperfect verbal form highlights the generalizing statement and draws attention to the fact that the Lord typically delivers the godly.

⁶ tn Heb “him,” agreeing with the singular form in the preceding line.