Psalms 26:11

Context

26:11 But I have integrity!¹

Rescue me² and have mercy on me!

Psalms 73:23

Context

73:23 But I am continually with you;

you hold my right hand.

Psalms 109:4

Context

109:4 They repay my love with accusations,³

but I continue to pray.⁴

Psalms 118:7

Context

118:7 The Lord is on my side⁵ as my helper.⁶

I look in triumph on those who hate me.

[26:11] ¹tn Heb “and I in my integrity walk.” The psalmist uses the imperfect verbal form to emphasize this is his practice. The construction at the beginning of the verse (conjunction + pronoun) highlights the contrast between the psalmist and the sinners mentioned in vv. 9-10.

[26:11] ²tn Or “redeem me.”

[109:4] ³tn Heb “in place of my love they oppose me.”

[109:4] ⁴tn Heb “and I, prayer.”

[118:7] ⁵tn Heb “for me.”

[118:7] ⁶tn Heb “among my helpers.” The preposition may indicate identity here, while the plural may be one of majesty or respect.