86:14 O God, arrogant men attack me; 1
a gang 2 of ruthless men, who do not respect you, seek my life. 3
86:15 But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God.
You are patient 4 and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness. 5
86:16 Turn toward me and have mercy on me!
Give your servant your strength!
Deliver your slave! 6
1 tn Heb “rise up against me.”
2 tn Or “assembly.”
3 tn Heb “seek my life and do not set you before them.” See Ps 54:3.
4 tn Heb “slow to anger.”
5 tn Heb “and great of loyal love and faithfulness.”
7 tn Heb “the son of your female servant.” The phrase “son of a female servant” (see also Ps 116:16) is used of a son born to a secondary wife or concubine (Exod 23:12). In some cases the child’s father is the master of the house (see Gen 21:10, 13; Judg 9:18). The use of the expression here certainly does not imply that the