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 imperfect verbal form highlights the generalizing statement and draws attention to the fact that the
4 tn Heb “the crushed in spirit.”
5 tn The Hebrew text uses the singular form; the representative or typical godly person is envisioned.
6 tn Or “trials.”
7 tn The Hebrew imperfect verbal form highlights the generalizing statement and draws attention to the fact that the
8 tn Heb “him,” agreeing with the singular form in the preceding line.
