Psalms 9:13

when they prayed: ¹  “Have mercy on me, ²  Lord! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, ³  O one who can snatch me away ⁴  from the gates of death!

Ne 9:32; Ps 13:3; Ps 25:19; Ps 30:3; Ps 51:1; Ps 56:13; Ps 86:13; Ps 107:18; Ps 116:3,4; Ps 119:132; Ps 119:153; Ps 142:6; Isa 38:10; La 1:9,11; Joh 2:6

¹ tn The words “when they prayed,” though not represented in the Hebrew text, are supplied in the translation for clarification. The petition in vv. 13-14 is best understood as the cry for help which the oppressed offered to God when the nations threatened. The Lord answered this request, prompting the present song of thanksgiving.

² tn Or “show me favor.”

³ tn Heb “see my misery from the ones who hate me.”

⁴ tn Heb “one who lifts me up.”