Text -- Psalms 9:13 (NET)

9:13 when they prayed: “Have mercy on me, Lord! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Psa 9:13

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.”