2:10 So now, you kings, do what is wise; 1
you rulers of the earth, submit to correction! 2
119:46 I will speak 3 about your regulations before kings
and not be ashamed.
135:10 He defeated many nations,
and killed mighty kings –
136:17 to the one who struck down great kings,
for his loyal love endures,
136:18 and killed powerful kings,
for his loyal love endures,
1 sn The speaker here is either the psalmist or the Davidic king, who now addresses the rebellious kings.
2 tn The Niphal has here a tolerative nuance; the kings are urged to submit themselves to the advice being offered.
3 tn The series of four cohortatives with prefixed vav (ו) conjunctive in vv. 46-48 list further consequences of the anticipated positive divine response to the request made in v. 43.