1 tn The words “their sin” are not in the Hebrew text, but are supplied for clarification.
2 tn Heb “and act and give to each one according to all his ways because you know his heart.” In the Hebrew text vv. 28-30a actually contain one lengthy conditional sentence, which the translation has divided up for stylistic reasons.
3 tn Heb “Indeed you know, you alone, the heart of all the sons of mankind.”
4 tn Heb “empty men, sons of wickedness.”
5 tn Heb “strengthened themselves.”
6 tn Heb “a young man and tender of heart.”
7 tn Heb “the burnt sacrifices.”
8 tn Heb “for the Levites were more pure of heart to consecrate themselves than the priests.”