Psalms 97:11

97:11 The godly bask in the light;

the morally upright experience joy. ¹ 

Psalms 119:2

119:2 How blessed are those who observe his rules,

and seek him with all their heart,

Psalms 119:34

119:34 Give me understanding so that I might observe your law,

and keep it with all my heart. ² 

Psalms 119:58

119:58 I seek your favor ³  with all my heart.

Have mercy on me as you promised! ⁴ 

Psalms 147:3

147:3 He heals ⁵  the brokenhearted,

and bandages their wounds.

[97:11]  ¹ tn Heb “Light is planted for the godly, and for the upright of heart joy.” The translation assumes an emendation of זָרַע (zara’, “planted”) to זָרַח (zara’, “shines”) which collocates more naturally with “light.” “Light” here symbolizes the joy (note the following line) that accompanies deliverance and the outpouring of divine favor.

[119:34]  ² tn The two prefixed verbal forms with vav (ו) conjunctive indicate purpose/result after the introductory imperative.

[119:58]  ³ tn Heb “I appease your face.”

[119:58]  ⁴ tn Heb “according to your word.”

[147:3]  ⁴ tn Heb “the one who heals.”