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12 As for me, you uphold[a] me because of my integrity;[b]
you allow[c] me permanent access to your presence.[d]

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  1. Psalm 41:12 tn Or “have upheld.” The perfect verbal form can be taken as generalizing/descriptive (present) or as a present perfect.
  2. Psalm 41:12 sn Because of my integrity. See Pss 7:8; 25:21; 26:1, 11.
  3. Psalm 41:12 tn The prefixed verbal form with vav (ו) consecutive has the same aspectual function as the preceding perfect. It is either generalizing/descriptive (present) or has a present perfect nuance (“you have allowed”).
  4. Psalm 41:12 tn Heb “and you cause me to stand before you permanently.”