Psalms 70:3-4

¹ tn The prefixed verbal form is understood as a jussive in this imprecation.

² tn Heb “May they be turned back according to their shame, those who say, ‘Aha! Aha!’” Ps 40:15 has the verb “humiliated” instead of “turned back” and adds “to me” after “say.”

³ tn Heb “those who love,” which stands metonymically for its cause, the experience of being delivered by God.

⁴ 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.

⁵ tn Ps 40:16 uses the divine name “Lord” here instead of “God.”

⁶ 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.