Mazmur 59:4-5

59:4 Though I have done nothing wrong, ¹  they are anxious to attack. ² 

Spring into action and help me! Take notice of me! ³ 

59:5 You, O Lord God, the invincible warrior, ⁴  the God of Israel,

rouse yourself and punish ⁵  all the nations!

Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers! (Selah)

[59:4]  ¹ tn Heb “without sin.”

[59:4]  ² tn Heb “they run and they are determined.”

[59:4]  ³ tn Heb “arise to meet me and see.” The Hebrew verb קָרָא (qara’, “to meet; to encounter”) here carries the nuance of “to help.”

[59:5]  ⁴ tn Heb “Lord, God, Hosts.” One expects the construct form אֱלֹהֵי (’elohey) before צְבָאוֹת (tsÿva’ot, “hosts”). See Ps 89:9, but יְהוָה אֱלֹהִים (yÿhvah ’elohim) precedes צְבָאוֹת (tsÿva’ot) in Pss 80:4, 19; 84:8 as well.

[59:5]  ⁵ tn Heb “wake up to punish” (see Pss 35:23; 44:23).