Mazmur 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!

Mazmur 74:19

74:19 Do not hand the life of your dove ⁵  over to a wild animal!

Do not continue to disregard ⁶  the lives of your oppressed people!

[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.”

[74:19]  ⁵ sn Your dove. The psalmist compares weak and vulnerable Israel to a helpless dove.

[74:19]  ⁶ tn Heb “do not forget forever.”