Psalms 106:26

106:26 So he made a solemn vow ¹ 

that he would make them die ²  in the desert,

Psalms 37:14

37:14 Evil men draw their swords

and prepare their bows,

to bring down ³  the oppressed and needy,

and to slaughter those who are godly. ⁴ 

[106:26]  ¹ tn Heb “and he lifted his hand to [or “concerning”] them.” The idiom “to lift a hand” here refers to swearing an oath. One would sometimes solemnly lift one’s hand when making such a vow (see Ezek 20:5-6, 15).

[106:26]  ² tn Heb “to cause them to fall.”

[37:14]  ³ tn Heb “to cause to fall.”

[37:14]  ⁴ tn Heb “the upright in way,” i.e., those who lead godly lives.