Psalms 115:13-15

115:13 He will bless his loyal followers, ¹ 

both young and old. ² 

115:14 May he increase your numbers,

yours and your children’s! ³ 

115:15 May you be blessed by the Lord,

the creator ⁴  of heaven and earth!

[115:13]  ¹ tn Heb “the fearers of the Lord.”

[115:13]  ² tn Heb “the small along with the great.” The translation assumes that “small” and “great” here refer to age (see 2 Chr 15:13). Another option is to translate “both the insignificant and the prominent” (see Job 3:19; cf. NEB “high and low alike”).

[115:14]  ³ tn Heb “may he add to you, to you and your sons.” The prefixed verbal form is jussive, indicating this is a prayer.

[115:15]  ⁴ tn Or “maker.”