18:19 He brought me out into a wide open place;
he delivered me because he was pleased with me. 1
40:8 I want to do what pleases you, 2 my God.
Your law dominates my thoughts.” 3
[18:19] 1 tn Or “delighted in me.”
[40:8] 2 tn Or “your will.”
[40:8] 3 tn Heb “your law [is] in the midst of my inner parts.” The “inner parts” are viewed here as the seat of the psalmist’s thought life and moral decision making.
