Discovery Box| (0.35) | (Psa 86:1) | 1 sn Psalm 86. The psalmist appeals to God’s mercy as he asks for deliverance from his enemies. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 77:2) | 1 tn Here the psalmist refers back to the very recent past, when he began to pray for divine help. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 73:1) | 1 sn Psalm 73. In this wisdom psalm the psalmist offers a personal testimony of his struggle with the age-old problem of the prosperity of the wicked. As he observed evil men prosper, he wondered if a godly lifestyle really pays off. In the midst of his discouragement, he reflected upon spiritual truths and realities. He was reminded that the prosperity of the wicked is only temporary. God will eventually vindicate his people. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 69:26) | 3 sn The psalmist is innocent of the false charges made by his enemies (v. 4), but he is also aware of his sinfulness (v. 5) and admits that he experiences divine discipline (v. 26) despite his devotion to God (v. 9). Here he laments that his enemies take advantage of such divine discipline by harassing and slandering him. They “kick him while he’s down,” as the expression goes. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 68:5) | 2 tn Heb “God [is] in his holy dwelling place.” He occupies his throne and carries out his royal responsibilities. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 65:1) | 1 sn Psalm 65. The psalmist praises God because he forgives sin and blesses his people with an abundant harvest. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 64:4) | 1 tn The psalmist uses the singular because he is referring to himself here as representative of a larger group. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 59:1) | 1 sn Psalm 59. The psalmist calls down judgment on his foreign enemies, whom he compares to ravenous wild dogs. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 55:20) | 1 sn He. This must refer to the psalmist’s former friend, who was addressed previously in vv. 12-14. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 54:7) | 1 tn Or “for,” indicating a more specific reason why he will praise the Lord’s name (cf. v. 6). |
| (0.35) | (Psa 51:1) | 2 tn Heb “a psalm by David, when Nathan the prophet came to him when he had gone to Bathsheba.” |
| (0.35) | (Psa 50:5) | 1 tn The words “he says” are supplied in the translation for clarification. God’s summons to the defendant follows. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 50:7) | 1 tn The words “he says” are supplied in the translation for clarification. God’s charges against his people follow. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 46:6) | 2 tn Heb “He.” God is the obvious referent here (see v. 5), and has been specified in the translation for clarity. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 41:4) | 1 sn In vv. 4-10 the psalmist recites the prayer of petition and lament he offered to the Lord. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 37:5) | 2 tn Heb “he will act.” Verse 6 explains what is meant; the Lord will vindicate those who trust in him. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 25:9) | 3 tn The prefixed verbal form is interpreted as a jussive (it stands parallel to the jussive form, “may he guide”). |
| (0.35) | (Psa 22:20) | 3 tn Heb “my only one.” The psalmist may mean that his life is precious, or that he feels isolated and alone. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 21:1) | 1 sn Psalm 21. The psalmist praises the Lord for the way he protects and blesses the Davidic king. |
| (0.35) | (Psa 20:4) | 2 sn May he bring all your plans to pass. This probably refers to the king’s strategy for battle. |
