Psalms 59:4-5
Context59:4 Though I have done nothing wrong, 1 they are anxious to attack. 2
Spring into action and help me! Take notice of me! 3
59:5 You, O Lord God, the invincible warrior, 4 the God of Israel,
rouse yourself and punish 5 all the nations!
Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers! (Selah)
1 tn Heb “without sin.”
2 tn Heb “they run and they are determined.”
3 tn Heb “arise to meet me and see.” The Hebrew verb קָרָא (qara’, “to meet; to encounter”) here carries the nuance of “to help.”
4 tn Heb “
5 tn Heb “wake up to punish” (see Pss 35:23; 44:23).