119:61 The ropes of the wicked tighten around 1 me,
but I do not forget your law.
119:62 In the middle of the night I arise 2 to thank you
for your just regulations.
[119:61] 1 tn Heb “surround.”
[119:62] 2 tn The psalmist uses an imperfect verbal form to emphasize that this is his continuing practice.
