Psalm 2

[BACK TO [1]] 2:1 Hebrew; Septuagint rage

[BACK TO [2]] 2:9 Or will rule them with an iron scepter (see Septuagint and Syriac)

Psalm 3

[BACK TO [3]] In Hebrew texts 3:1–8 is numbered 3:2–9.

[BACK TO [4]] 3:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 4 and 8.

Psalm 4

[BACK TO [5]] In Hebrew texts 4:1–8 is numbered 4:2–9.

[BACK TO [6]] 4:2 Or seek lies

[BACK TO [7]] 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.

[BACK TO [8]] 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)

Psalm 5

[BACK TO [9]] In Hebrew texts 5:1–12 is numbered 5:2–13.

Psalm 6

[BACK TO [10]] In Hebrew texts 6:1–10 is numbered 6:2–11.

[BACK TO [11]] Title: Probably a musical term

Psalm 7

[BACK TO [12]] In Hebrew texts 7:1–17 is numbered 7:2–18.

[BACK TO [13]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [14]] 7:5 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

[BACK TO [15]] 7:10 Or sovereign

[BACK TO [16]] 7:12 Or If anyone does not repent, / God

Psalm 8

[BACK TO [17]] In Hebrew texts 8:1–9 is numbered 8:2–10.

[BACK TO [18]] Title: Probably a musical term

[BACK TO [19]] 8:4 Or what is a human being that you are mindful of him, / a son of man that you care for him?

[BACK TO [20]] 8:5 Or him

[BACK TO [21]] 8:5 Or than God

[BACK TO [22]] 8:5 Or him

[BACK TO [23]] 8:6 Or made him ruler …; / … his

Psalm 9

[BACK TO [24]] Psalms 9 and 10 may originally have been a single acrostic poem in which alternating lines began with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. In the Septuagint they constitute one psalm.

[BACK TO [25]] In Hebrew texts 9:1–20 is numbered 9:2–21.

[BACK TO [26]] 9:16 The Hebrew has Higgaion and Selah (words of uncertain meaning) here; Selah occurs also at the end of verse 20.

Psalm 10

[BACK TO [27]] Psalms 9 and 10 may originally have been a single acrostic poem in which alternating lines began with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. In the Septuagint they constitute one psalm.

[BACK TO [28]] 10:5 See Septuagint; Hebrew / they are haughty, and your laws are far from

Psalm 12

[BACK TO [29]] In Hebrew texts 12:1–8 is numbered 12:2–9.

[BACK TO [30]] Title: Probably a musical term

[BACK TO [31]] 12:6 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text earth

Psalm 13

[BACK TO [32]] In Hebrew texts 13:1–6 is numbered 13:2–6.

Psalm 14

[BACK TO [33]] 14:1 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Psalms denote one who is morally deficient.

Psalm 16

[BACK TO [34]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [35]] 16:10 Or holy

Psalm 18

[BACK TO [36]] In Hebrew texts 18:1–50 is numbered 18:2–51.

[BACK TO [37]] 18:2 Or sovereign

[BACK TO [38]] 18:2 Horn here symbolizes strength.

[BACK TO [39]] 18:13 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint (see also 2 Samuel 22:14); most Hebrew manuscripts resounded, / amid hailstones and bolts of lightning

[BACK TO [40]] 18:29 Or can run through a barricade

[BACK TO [41]] 18:42 Many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint, Syriac and Targum (see also 2 Samuel 22:43); Masoretic Text I poured them out

Psalm 19

[BACK TO [42]] In Hebrew texts 19:1–14 is numbered 19:2–15.

[BACK TO [43]] 19:4 Septuagint, Jerome and Syriac; Hebrew measuring line

Psalm 20

[BACK TO [44]] In Hebrew texts 20:1–9 is numbered 20:2–10.

[BACK TO [45]] 20:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 21

[BACK TO [46]] In Hebrew texts 21:1–13 is numbered 21:2–14.

[BACK TO [47]] 21:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 22

[BACK TO [48]] In Hebrew texts 22:1–31 is numbered 22:2–32.

[BACK TO [49]] 22:2 Or night, and am not silent

[BACK TO [50]] 22:3 Or Yet you are holy, / enthroned on the praises of Israel

[BACK TO [51]] 22:15 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text strength

[BACK TO [52]] 22:16 Dead Sea Scrolls and some manuscripts of the Masoretic Text, Septuagint and Syriac; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text me, / like a lion

[BACK TO [53]] 22:25 Hebrew him

Psalm 23

[BACK TO [54]] 23:4 Or the valley of the shadow of death

Psalm 24

[BACK TO [55]] 24:4 Or swear falsely

[BACK TO [56]] 24:6 Two Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac (see also Septuagint); most Hebrew manuscripts face, Jacob

[BACK TO [57]] 24:6 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 10.

Psalm 25

[BACK TO [58]] This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

[BACK TO [59]] 25:12 Or ways he chooses

[BACK TO [60]] 25:21 Septuagint; Hebrew does not have LORD.

Psalm 27

[BACK TO [61]] 27:2 Or slander

Psalm 29

[BACK TO [62]] 29:2 Or LORD with the splendor of

[BACK TO [63]] 29:6 That is, Mount Hermon

[BACK TO [64]] 29:9 Or LORD makes the deer give birth

Psalm 30

[BACK TO [65]] In Hebrew texts 30:1–12 is numbered 30:2–13.

[BACK TO [66]] Title: Or palace

[BACK TO [67]] 30:7 That is, Mount Zion

Psalm 31

[BACK TO [68]] In Hebrew texts 31:1–24 is numbered 31:2–25.

[BACK TO [69]] 31:10 Or guilt

Psalm 32

[BACK TO [70]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [71]] 32:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 7.

Psalm 33

[BACK TO [72]] 33:7 Or sea as into a heap

Psalm 34

[BACK TO [73]] This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

[BACK TO [74]] In Hebrew texts 34:1–22 is numbered 34:2–23.

Psalm 35

[BACK TO [75]] 35:3 Or and block the way

[BACK TO [76]] 35:16 Septuagint; Hebrew may mean Like an ungodly circle of mockers,

Psalm 36

[BACK TO [77]] In Hebrew texts 36:1–12 is numbered 36:2–13.

[BACK TO [78]] 36:1 Or A message from God: The transgression of the wicked / resides in their hearts.

Psalm 37

[BACK TO [79]] This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

[BACK TO [80]] 37:26 Or freely; / the names of their children will be used in blessings (see Gen. 48:20); or freely; / others will see that their children are blessed

[BACK TO [81]] 37:28 See Septuagint; Hebrew They will be protected forever

[BACK TO [82]] 37:37 Or upright; / those who seek peace will have posterity

[BACK TO [83]] 37:38 Or posterity

Psalm 38

[BACK TO [84]] In Hebrew texts 38:1–22 is numbered 38:2–23.

[BACK TO [85]] 38:19 One Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript; Masoretic Text my vigorous enemies

Psalm 39

[BACK TO [86]] In Hebrew texts 39:1–13 is numbered 39:2–14.

[BACK TO [87]] 39:5 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 11.

Psalm 40

[BACK TO [88]] In Hebrew texts 40:1–17 is numbered 40:2–18.

[BACK TO [89]] 40:4 Or to lies

[BACK TO [90]] 40:6 Hebrew; some Septuagint manuscripts but a body you have prepared for me

[BACK TO [91]] 40:6 Or purification offerings

[BACK TO [92]] 40:7 Or come / with the scroll written for me

Psalm 41

[BACK TO [93]] In Hebrew texts 41:1–13 is numbered 41:2–14.

[BACK TO [94]] 41:9 Hebrew has lifted up his heel

Psalm 42

[BACK TO [95]] In many Hebrew manuscripts Psalms 42 and 43 constitute one psalm.

[BACK TO [96]] In Hebrew texts 42:1–11 is numbered 42:2–12.

[BACK TO [97]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [98]] 42:4 See Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this line is uncertain.

Psalm 43

[BACK TO [99]] In many Hebrew manuscripts Psalms 42 and 43 constitute one psalm.

Psalm 44

[BACK TO [100]] In Hebrew texts 44:1–26 is numbered 44:2–27.

[BACK TO [101]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [102]] 44:4 Septuagint, Aquila and Syriac; Hebrew King, O God; / command

[BACK TO [103]] 44:8 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 45

[BACK TO [104]] In Hebrew texts 45:1–17 is numbered 45:2–18.

[BACK TO [105]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [106]] 45:6 Here the king is addressed as God’s representative.

[BACK TO [107]] 45:12 Or A Tyrian robe is among the gifts

Psalm 46

[BACK TO [108]] In Hebrew texts 46:1–11 is numbered 46:2–12.

[BACK TO [109]] Title: Probably a musical term

[BACK TO [110]] 46:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 7 and 11.

[BACK TO [111]] 46:9 Or chariots

Psalm 47

[BACK TO [112]] In Hebrew texts 47:1–9 is numbered 47:2–10.

[BACK TO [113]] 47:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

[BACK TO [114]] 47:9 Or shields

Psalm 48

[BACK TO [115]] In Hebrew texts 48:1–14 is numbered 48:2–15.

[BACK TO [116]] 48:2 Zaphon was the most sacred mountain of the Canaanites.

[BACK TO [117]] 48:8 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 49

[BACK TO [118]] In Hebrew texts 49:1–20 is numbered 49:2–21.

[BACK TO [119]] 49:11 Septuagint and Syriac; Hebrew In their thoughts their houses will remain

[BACK TO [120]] 49:11 Or generations, / for they have

[BACK TO [121]] 49:13 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 15.

Psalm 50

[BACK TO [122]] 50:6 With a different word division of the Hebrew; Masoretic Text for God himself is judge

[BACK TO [123]] 50:6 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

[BACK TO [124]] 50:21 Or thought the ‘I AM’ was

[BACK TO [125]] 50:23 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; the meaning of the Masoretic Text for this phrase is uncertain.

Psalm 51

[BACK TO [126]] In Hebrew texts 51:1–19 is numbered 51:3–21.

[BACK TO [127]] 51:17 Or The sacrifices of God are

Psalm 52

[BACK TO [128]] In Hebrew texts 52:1–9 is numbered 52:3–11.

[BACK TO [129]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [130]] 52:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 5.

Psalm 53

[BACK TO [131]] In Hebrew texts 53:1–6 is numbered 53:2–7.

[BACK TO [132]] Title: Probably a musical term

[BACK TO [133]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

Psalm 54

[BACK TO [134]] In Hebrew texts 54:1–7 is numbered 54:3–9.

[BACK TO [135]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [136]] 54:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 55

[BACK TO [137]] In Hebrew texts 55:1–23 is numbered 55:2–24.

[BACK TO [138]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [139]] 55:7 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and in the middle of verse 19.

Psalm 56

[BACK TO [140]] In Hebrew texts 56:1–13 is numbered 56:2–14.

[BACK TO [141]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [142]] 56:7 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text does not have do not.

[BACK TO [143]] 56:8 Or misery; / put my tears in your wineskin

Psalm 57

[BACK TO [144]] In Hebrew texts 57:1–11 is numbered 57:2–12.

[BACK TO [145]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [146]] 57:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.

Psalm 58

[BACK TO [147]] In Hebrew texts 58:1–11 is numbered 58:2–12.

[BACK TO [148]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [149]] 58:9 The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.

Psalm 59

[BACK TO [150]] In Hebrew texts 59:1–17 is numbered 59:2–18.

[BACK TO [151]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [152]] 59:5 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 13.

[BACK TO [153]] 59:11 Or sovereign

Psalm 60

[BACK TO [154]] In Hebrew texts 60:1–12 is numbered 60:3–14.

[BACK TO [155]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [156]] Title: That is, Arameans of Northwest Mesopotamia

[BACK TO [157]] Title: That is, Arameans of central Syria

[BACK TO [158]] 60:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 61

[BACK TO [159]] In Hebrew texts 61:1–8 is numbered 61:2–9.

[BACK TO [160]] 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 62

[BACK TO [161]] In Hebrew texts 62:1–12 is numbered 62:2–13.

[BACK TO [162]] 62:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.

[BACK TO [163]] 62:7 Or / God Most High is my salvation and my honor

Psalm 63

[BACK TO [164]] In Hebrew texts 63:1–11 is numbered 63:2–12.

Psalm 64

[BACK TO [165]] In Hebrew texts 64:1–10 is numbered 64:2–11.

[BACK TO [166]] 64:5 Or us

Psalm 65

[BACK TO [167]] In Hebrew texts 65:1–13 is numbered 65:2–14.

[BACK TO [168]] 65:1 Or befits; the meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.

[BACK TO [169]] 65:3 Or made atonement for

[BACK TO [170]] 65:9 Or for that is how you prepare the land

Psalm 66

[BACK TO [171]] 66:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 7 and 15.

Psalm 67

[BACK TO [172]] In Hebrew texts 67:1–7 is numbered 67:2–8.

[BACK TO [173]] 67:1 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.

Psalm 68

[BACK TO [174]] In Hebrew texts 68:1–35 is numbered 68:2–36.

[BACK TO [175]] 68:4 Or name, / prepare the way for him who rides through the deserts

[BACK TO [176]] 68:6 Or the desolate in a homeland

[BACK TO [177]] 68:7 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 19 and 32.

[BACK TO [178]] 68:13 Or the campfires; or the saddlebags

[BACK TO [179]] 68:14 Hebrew Shaddai

[BACK TO [180]] 68:17 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text Lord is among them at Sinai in holiness

[BACK TO [181]] 68:18 Or gifts for people, / even

[BACK TO [182]] 68:18 Or they

[BACK TO [183]] 68:28 Many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Syriac; most Hebrew manuscripts Your God has summoned power for you

[BACK TO [184]] 68:31 That is, the upper Nile region

Psalm 69

[BACK TO [185]] In Hebrew texts 69:1–36 is numbered 69:2–37.

[BACK TO [186]] 69:22 Or snare / and their fellowship become

Psalm 70

[BACK TO [187]] In Hebrew texts 70:1–5 is numbered 70:2–6.

Psalm 72

[BACK TO [188]] 72:5 Septuagint; Hebrew You will be feared

[BACK TO [189]] 72:8 That is, the Euphrates

[BACK TO [190]] 72:16 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text Lebanon, / from the city

[BACK TO [191]] 72:17 Or will use his name in blessings (see Gen. 48:20)

Psalm 73

[BACK TO [192]] 73:4 With a different word division of the Hebrew; Masoretic Text struggles at their death; / their bodies are healthy

[BACK TO [193]] 73:7 Syriac (see also Septuagint); Hebrew Their eyes bulge with fat

[BACK TO [194]] 73:10 The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.

Psalm 74

[BACK TO [195]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

Psalm 75

[BACK TO [196]] In Hebrew texts 75:1–10 is numbered 75:2–11.

[BACK TO [197]] 75:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

[BACK TO [198]] 75:4 Horns here symbolize strength; also in verses 5 and 10.

Psalm 76

[BACK TO [199]] In Hebrew texts 76:1–12 is numbered 76:2–13.

[BACK TO [200]] 76:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 9.

[BACK TO [201]] 76:10 Or Surely the wrath of mankind brings you praise, / and with the remainder of wrath you arm yourself

Psalm 77

[BACK TO [202]] In Hebrew texts 77:1–20 is numbered 77:2–21.

[BACK TO [203]] 77:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 9 and 15.

Psalm 78

[BACK TO [204]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

Psalm 80

[BACK TO [205]] In Hebrew texts 80:1–19 is numbered 80:2–20.

[BACK TO [206]] 80:6 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text contention

[BACK TO [207]] 80:11 Probably the Mediterranean

[BACK TO [208]] 80:11 That is, the Euphrates

[BACK TO [209]] 80:15 Or branch

Psalm 81

[BACK TO [210]] In Hebrew texts 81:1–16 is numbered 81:2–17.

[BACK TO [211]] Title: Probably a musical term

[BACK TO [212]] 81:7 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 82

[BACK TO [213]] 82:2 The Hebrew is plural.

[BACK TO [214]] 82:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 83

[BACK TO [215]] In Hebrew texts 83:1–18 is numbered 83:2–19.

[BACK TO [216]] 83:8 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 84

[BACK TO [217]] In Hebrew texts 84:1–12 is numbered 84:2–13.

[BACK TO [218]] Title: Probably a musical term

[BACK TO [219]] 84:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.

[BACK TO [220]] 84:6 Or blessings

[BACK TO [221]] 84:9 Or sovereign

Psalm 85

[BACK TO [222]] In Hebrew texts 85:1–13 is numbered 85:2–14.

[BACK TO [223]] 85:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 87

[BACK TO [224]] 87:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.

[BACK TO [225]] 87:4 A poetic name for Egypt

[BACK TO [226]] 87:4 That is, the upper Nile region

[BACK TO [227]] 87:4 Or “I will record concerning those who acknowledge me: / ‘This one was born in Zion.’ / Hear this, Rahab and Babylon, / and you too, Philistia, Tyre and Cush.”

Psalm 88

[BACK TO [228]] In Hebrew texts 88:1–18 is numbered 88:2–19.

[BACK TO [229]] Title: Possibly a tune, “The Suffering of Affliction”

[BACK TO [230]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [231]] 88:7 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 10.

[BACK TO [232]] 88:11 Hebrew Abaddon

Psalm 89

[BACK TO [233]] In Hebrew texts 89:1–52 is numbered 89:2–53.

[BACK TO [234]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

[BACK TO [235]] 89:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 37, 45 and 48.

[BACK TO [236]] 89:17 Horn here symbolizes strong one.

[BACK TO [237]] 89:18 Or sovereign

[BACK TO [238]] 89:24 Horn here symbolizes strength.

[BACK TO [239]] 89:50 Or your servants have

Psalm 90

[BACK TO [240]] 90:17 Or beauty

Psalm 91

[BACK TO [241]] 91:1 Hebrew Shaddai

[BACK TO [242]] 91:14 That is, probably the king

Psalm 92

[BACK TO [243]] In Hebrew texts 92:1–15 is numbered 92:2–16.

[BACK TO [244]] 92:10 Horn here symbolizes strength.

Psalm 95

[BACK TO [245]] 95:8 Meribah means quarreling.

[BACK TO [246]] 95:8 Massah means testing.

Psalm 96

[BACK TO [247]] 96:9 Or LORD with the splendor of

Psalm 97

[BACK TO [248]] 97:11 One Hebrew manuscript and ancient versions (see also 112:4); most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown

Psalm 99

[BACK TO [249]] 99:8 Or God, / an avenger of the wrongs done to them

Psalm 100

[BACK TO [250]] 100:3 Or and not we ourselves

Psalm 102

[BACK TO [251]] In Hebrew texts 102:1–28 is numbered 102:2–29.

[BACK TO [252]] 102:23 Or By his power

Psalm 104

[BACK TO [253]] 104:4 Or angels

[BACK TO [254]] 104:35 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; in the Septuagint this line stands at the beginning of Psalm 105.

Psalm 105

[BACK TO [255]] 105:45 Hebrew Hallelu Yah

Psalm 106

[BACK TO [256]] 106:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 48

[BACK TO [257]] 106:7 Or the Sea of Reeds; also in verses 9 and 22

[BACK TO [258]] 106:33 Or against his spirit, / and rash words came from his lips

Psalm 107

[BACK TO [259]] 107:3 Hebrew north and the sea

[BACK TO [260]] 107:29 Dead Sea Scrolls; Masoretic Text / their waves

Psalm 108

[BACK TO [261]] In Hebrew texts 108:1–13 is numbered 108:2–14.

Psalm 109

[BACK TO [262]] 109:10 Septuagint; Hebrew sought

Psalm 110

[BACK TO [263]] 110:1 Or Lord

[BACK TO [264]] 110:3 The meaning of the Hebrew for this sentence is uncertain.

[BACK TO [265]] 110:5 Or My lord is at your right hand, LORD

[BACK TO [266]] 110:7 The meaning of the Hebrew for this clause is uncertain.

Psalm 111

[BACK TO [267]] This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

[BACK TO [268]] 111:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah

Psalm 112

[BACK TO [269]] This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

[BACK TO [270]] 112:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah

[BACK TO [271]] 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity.

Psalm 113

[BACK TO [272]] 113:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 9

Psalm 115

[BACK TO [273]] 115:18 Hebrew Hallelu Yah

Psalm 116

[BACK TO [274]] 116:19 Hebrew Hallelu Yah

Psalm 117

[BACK TO [275]] 117:2 Hebrew Hallelu Yah

Psalm 118

[BACK TO [276]] 118:14 Or song

[BACK TO [277]] 118:26 The Hebrew is plural.

[BACK TO [278]] 118:27 Or Bind the festal sacrifice with ropes / and take it

Psalm 119

[BACK TO [279]] This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

[BACK TO [280]] 119:33 Or follow it for its reward

[BACK TO [281]] 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way

[BACK TO [282]] 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward

Psalm 126

[BACK TO [283]] 126:1 Or LORD brought back the captives to

[BACK TO [284]] 126:1 Or those restored to health

[BACK TO [285]] 126:4 Or Bring back our captives

Psalm 127

[BACK TO [286]] 127:2 Or eat— / for while they sleep he provides for

Psalm 132

[BACK TO [287]] 132:6 Or heard of it in Ephrathah, / we found it in the fields of Jearim. (See 1 Chron. 13:5, 6) (And no quotation marks around verses 7–9)

[BACK TO [288]] 132:17 Horn here symbolizes strong one, that is, king.

Psalm 135

[BACK TO [289]] 135:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verses 3 and 21

Psalm 136

[BACK TO [290]] 136:13 Or the Sea of Reeds; also in verse 15

Psalm 139

[BACK TO [291]] 139:17 Or How amazing are your thoughts concerning me

Psalm 140

[BACK TO [292]] In Hebrew texts 140:1–13 is numbered 140:2–14.

[BACK TO [293]] 140:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 8.

Psalm 142

[BACK TO [294]] In Hebrew texts 142:1–7 is numbered 142:2–8.

[BACK TO [295]] Title: Probably a literary or musical term

Psalm 143

[BACK TO [296]] 143:6 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

Psalm 144

[BACK TO [297]] 144:2 Many manuscripts of the Masoretic Text, Dead Sea Scrolls, Aquila, Jerome and Syriac; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text subdues my people

[BACK TO [298]] 144:14 Or our chieftains will be firmly established

Psalm 145

[BACK TO [299]] This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which (including verse 13b) begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

[BACK TO [300]] 145:5 Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); Masoretic Text On the glorious splendor of your majesty / and on your wonderful works I will meditate

[BACK TO [301]] 145:13 One manuscript of the Masoretic Text, Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text do not have the last two lines of verse 13.

Psalm 146

[BACK TO [302]] 146:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 10

Psalm 147

[BACK TO [303]] 147:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 20

[BACK TO [304]] 147:20 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint nation; / he has not made his laws known to them

Psalm 148

[BACK TO [305]] 148:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 14

[BACK TO [306]] 148:14 Horn here symbolizes strength.

Psalm 149

[BACK TO [307]] 149:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 9

Psalm 150

[BACK TO [308]] 150:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 6