Psalms 119:73-74

י (Yod)

119:73 Your hands made me and formed me.

Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands.

119:74 Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me,

for I find hope in your word.


tn Heb “made me and established me.” The two verbs also appear together in Deut 32:6, where God, compared to a father, is said to have “made and established” Israel.

tn The cohortative verbal form with vav (ו) conjunctive indicates purpose/result after the preceding imperative.

tn Heb “those who fear you will see me and rejoice.”