26:13 O Lord, our God,
masters other than you have ruled us,
but we praise your name alone.
62:8 The Lord swears an oath by his right hand,
by his strong arm: 1
“I will never again give your grain
to your enemies as food,
and foreigners will not drink your wine,
which you worked hard to produce.
23:13 “Pay attention to do 2 everything I have told you, and do not even mention 3 the names of other gods – do not let them be heard on your lips. 4
1 tn The Lord’s right hand and strong arm here symbolize his power and remind the audience that his might guarantees the fulfillment of the following promise.
2 tn The phrase “to do” is added; in Hebrew word order the line says, “In all that I have said to you you will watch yourselves.” The verb for paying attention is a Niphal imperfect with an imperatival force.
3 tn Or “honor,” Hiphil of זָכַר (zakhar). See also Exod 20:25; Josh 23:7; Isa 26:13.
4 tn Heb “mouth.”