Psalms 14:2

14:2 The Lord looks down from heaven ¹  at the human race, ² 

to see if there is anyone who is wise ³  and seeks God. ⁴ 

Psalms 132:11

132:11 The Lord made a reliable promise to David; ⁵ 

he will not go back on his word. ⁶ 

He said, ⁷  “I will place one of your descendants ⁸  on your throne.

Psalms 137:7

137:7 Remember, O Lord, what the Edomites did

on the day Jerusalem fell. ⁹ 

They said, “Tear it down, tear it down, ¹⁰ 

right to its very foundation!”

[14:2]  ¹ sn The picture of the Lord looking down from heaven draws attention to his sovereignty over the world.

[14:2]  ² tn Heb “upon the sons of man.”

[14:2]  ³ tn Or “acts wisely.” The Hiphil is exhibitive.

[14:2]  ⁴ sn Anyone who is wise and seeks God refers to the person who seeks to have a relationship with God by obeying and worshiping him.

[132:11]  ⁵ tn Heb “the Lord swore an oath to David [in] truth.”

[132:11]  ⁶ tn Heb “he will not turn back from it.”

[132:11]  ⁷ tn The words “he said” are supplied in the translation to clarify that what follows are the Lord’s words.

[132:11]  ⁸ tn Heb “the fruit of your body.”

[137:7]  ⁹ tn Heb “remember, O Lord, against the sons of Edom, the day of Jerusalem.”

[137:7]  ¹⁰ tn Heb “lay [it] bare, lay [it] bare.”