33:21 For our hearts rejoice in him,
for we trust in his holy name.
104:31 May the splendor of the Lord endure! 1
May the Lord find pleasure in the living things he has made! 2
105:3 Boast about his holy name!
Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
109:28 They curse, but you will bless. 3
When they attack, they will be humiliated, 4
but your servant will rejoice.
149:2 Let Israel rejoice in their Creator!
Let the people 5 of Zion delight in their king! 6
1 tn Heb “be forever.”
2 tn Or “rejoice in his works.”
1 tn Another option is to translate the imperfect as a prayer/request (“may you bless”).
2 tn The verbal sequence is perfect + prefixed form with vav (ו) consecutive. Since the psalmist seems to be anticipating the demise of his enemies, he may be using these forms rhetorically to describe the enemies’ defeat as if it were already accomplished. Some emend the text to קָמוּ יֵבֹשׁוּ (qamu yevoshu, “may those who attack me be humiliated”). See L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 75.
1 tn Heb “sons.”
2 sn The