Psalm 34:17-19

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Psalm 34:17 tn Heb “they” (i.e., the godly mentioned in v. 15).
2. Psalm 34:17 tn The three perfect verbal forms are taken in a generalizing sense in v. 17 and translated with the present tense (note the generalizing mood of vv. 18-22).
3. Psalm 34:18 tn The Hebrew imperfect verbal form highlights the generalizing statement and draws attention to the fact that the Lord typically delivers the oppressed and needy.
4. Psalm 34:18 tn Heb “the crushed in spirit.”
5. Psalm 34:19 tn The Hebrew text uses the singular form; the representative or typical godly person is envisioned.
6. Psalm 34:19 tn Or “trials.”
7. Psalm 34:19 tn The Hebrew imperfect verbal form highlights the generalizing statement and draws attention to the fact that the Lord typically delivers the godly.
8. Psalm 34:19 tn Heb “him,” agreeing with the singular form in the preceding line.