Psalms 13

Psalms 13:2

1 tn The idea of cutting a covenant for something may suggest a covenant that is imposed, except that this construction elsewhere argues against it (see 2 Chronicles 29:10).

2 tn This half-verse is the effect of the covenant. The interrogative מָה (mah) may have the force of the negative, and so be translated “not to pay attention.”

Psalms 13:3

3 tn Heb “lot of Shaddai,” which must mean “the lot from Shaddai,” a genitive of source.

Psalms 13:6

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