Psalm 52:9

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Psalm 52:9 tn Or, hyperbolically, “forever.”
2. Psalm 52:9 tn Or “for.”
3. Psalm 52:9 tn Heb “you have acted.” The perfect verbal form (1) probably indicates a future perfect here. The psalmist promises to give thanks when the expected vindication has been accomplished. Other options include (2) a generalizing (“for you act”) or (3) rhetorical (“for you will act”) use.
4. Psalm 52:9 tn Or “wait on.”
5. Psalm 52:9 tn Heb “your name.” God’s “name” refers here to his reputation and revealed character.
6. Psalm 52:9 tn Heb “for it is good in front of your loyal followers.”