Mazmur 33:11

33:11 The Lord’s decisions stand forever;

his plans abide throughout the ages. ¹ 

Mazmur 94:20

94:20 Cruel rulers ²  are not your allies,

those who make oppressive laws. ³ 

[33:11]  ¹ tn Heb “the thoughts of his heart for generation to generation.” The verb “abides” is supplied in the translation. The Lord’s “decisions” and “plans” here refer to his decrees and purposes.

[94:20]  ² tn Heb “a throne of destruction.” “Throne” stands here by metonymy for rulers who occupy thrones.

[94:20]  ³ tn Heb “Is a throne of destruction united to you, one that forms trouble upon a statute?” The rhetorical question anticipates the answer, “Of course not!” The translation, while not preserving the interrogative form of the statement, reflects its rhetorical force.