18:17 He rescued me from my strong enemy, 1
from those who hate me,
for they were too strong for me.
142:6 Listen to my cry for help,
for I am in serious trouble! 2
Rescue me from those who chase me,
for they are stronger than I am.
1 tn The singular refers either to personified death or collectively to the psalmist’s enemies. The following line, which refers to “those [plural] who hate me,” favors the latter.
2 tn Heb “for I am very low.”