75:7 For God is the judge! 1
He brings one down and exalts another. 2
110:7 From the stream along the road he drinks;
then he lifts up his head. 3
1 tn Or “judges.”
2 tn The imperfects here emphasize the generalizing nature of the statement.
3 tn Here the expression “lifts up the head” refers to the renewed physical strength and emotional vigor (see Ps 3:3) provided by the refreshing water. For another example of a victorious warrior being energized by water in the aftermath of battle, see Judg 15:18-19 (see also 1 Sam 30:11-12, where the setting is different, however).