¹ tn The four prefixed verbal forms in this verse are understood as jussives. The psalmist is calling judgment down on his enemies. See also the distinct jussive form in v. 6.

² tn The prefixed verbal forms with vav (ו) consecutive carry on the generalizing tone of the preceding verse.

³ tn Heb “lay snares.”

⁴ tn The Hebrew noun is an abstract plural. The word often refers metonymically to the happiness that God-given security and prosperity produce (see Pss 1:1, 3; 2:12; 34:9; 41:1; 65:4; 84:12; 89:15; 106:3; 112:1; 127:5; 128:1; 144:15).

⁵ tn Heb “man.” See the note on the word “one” in Ps 1:1.

⁶ tn Heb “who has made the Lord his [object of] trust.”

⁷ tn Heb “and does not turn toward.”

⁸ tn Heb “those falling away toward a lie.”

⁹ tn Heb “those who love,” which stands metonymically for its cause, the experience of being delivered by the Lord.

¹⁰ tn The three prefixed verbal forms prior to the quotation are understood as jussives. The psalmist balances out his imprecation against his enemies with a prayer of blessing upon the godly.

¹¹ tn The prefixed verbal form is taken as a jussive, “may the Lord be magnified [in praise].” Another option is to take the verb as an imperfect, “the Lord is great” (cf. NRSV). See Ps 35:27.

¹² tn Heb “those who love,” which stands metonymically for its cause, the experience of being delivered by God.

¹³ tn The three prefixed verbal forms prior to the quotation are understood as jussives. The psalmist balances out his imprecation against his enemies with a prayer of blessing on the godly.

¹⁴ tn Ps 40:16 uses the divine name “Lord” here instead of “God.”

¹⁵ tn The prefixed verbal form is taken as a jussive, “may the Lord be magnified [in praise].” Another option is to take the verb as an imperfect, “the Lord is great.” See Ps 35:27.