Psalms 9:13

9:13 when they prayed: ¹ 

“Have mercy on me, ²  Lord!

See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, ³ 

O one who can snatch me away ⁴  from the gates of death!

Psalms 55:12

55:12 Indeed, ⁵  it is not an enemy who insults me,

or else I could bear it;

it is not one who hates me who arrogantly taunts me, ⁶ 

or else I could hide from him.

Psalms 69:14

69:14 Rescue me from the mud! Don’t let me sink!

Deliver me ⁷  from those who hate me,

from the deep water!

[9:13]  ¹ tn The words “when they prayed,” though not represented in the Hebrew text, are supplied in the translation for clarification. The petition in vv. 13-14 is best understood as the cry for help which the oppressed offered to God when the nations threatened. The Lord answered this request, prompting the present song of thanksgiving.

[9:13]  ² tn Or “show me favor.”

[9:13]  ³ tn Heb “see my misery from the ones who hate me.”

[9:13]  ⁴ tn Heb “one who lifts me up.”

[55:12]  ⁵ tn Or “for.”

[55:12]  ⁶ tn Heb “[who] magnifies against me.” See Pss 35:26; 38:16.

[69:14]  ⁹ tn Heb “let me be delivered.”