4:5 Though all the nations follow their respective gods, 1
we will follow 2 the Lord our God forever.
7:5 Do not rely on a friend;
do not trust a companion!
Don’t even share secrets with the one who lies in your arms! 3
1 tn Heb “walk each in the name of his god.” The term “name” here has the idea of “authority.” To “walk in the name” of a god is to recognize the god’s authority as binding over one’s life.
2 tn Heb “walk in the name of.”
3 tn Heb “from the one who lies in your arms, guard the doors of your mouth.”