Psalm 2
a 2:1 Hebrew; Septuagint rage
b 2:9 Or will rule them with an iron scepter (see Septuagint and Syriac)
Psalm 3
a In Hebrew texts 3:1–8 is numbered 3:2–9.
b 3:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 4 and 8.
Psalm 4
a In Hebrew texts 4:1–8 is numbered 4:2–9.
b 4:2 Or seek lies
c 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
d 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)
Psalm 5
Psalm 6
Psalm 7
a In Hebrew texts 7:1–17 is numbered 7:2–18.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 7:5 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
d 7:10 Or sovereign
e 7:12 Or If anyone does not repent, / God
Psalm 8
a In Hebrew texts 8:1–9 is numbered 8:2–10.
b Title: Probably a musical term
c 8:4 Or what is a human being that you are mindful of him, / a son of man that you care for him?
d 8:5 Or him
e 8:5 Or than God
f 8:5 Or him
g 8:6 Or made him ruler . . . ; / . . . his
Psalm 9
a 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.
b In Hebrew texts 9:1–20 is numbered 9:2–21.
c 9:16 The Hebrew has Higgaion and Selah (words of uncertain meaning) here; Selah occurs also at the end of verse 20.
Psalm 10
a 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.
b 10:5 See Septuagint; Hebrew / they are haughty, and your laws are far from
Psalm 12
a In Hebrew texts 12:1–8 is numbered 12:2–9.
b Title: Probably a musical term
c 12:6 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text earth
Psalm 13
Psalm 14
a 14:1 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Psalms denote one who is morally deficient.
Psalm 16
Psalm 18
a In Hebrew texts 18:1–50 is numbered 18:2–51.
b 18:2 Or sovereign
c 18:2 Horn here symbolizes strength.
d 18:13 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint (see also 2 Samuel 22:14); most Hebrew manuscripts resounded, / amid hailstones and bolts of lightning
e 18:29 Or can run through a barricade
f 18:42 Many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint, Syriac and Targum (see also 2 Samuel 22:43); Masoretic Text I poured them out
Psalm 19
a In Hebrew texts 19:1–14 is numbered 19:2–15.
b 19:4 Septuagint, Jerome and Syriac; Hebrew measuring line
Psalm 20
a In Hebrew texts 20:1–9 is numbered 20:2–10.
b 20:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 21
a In Hebrew texts 21:1–13 is numbered 21:2–14.
b 21:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 22
a In Hebrew texts 22:1–31 is numbered 22:2–32.
b 22:2 Or night, and am not silent
c 22:3 Or Yet you are holy, / enthroned on the praises of Israel
d 22:15 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text strength
e 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
f 22:25 Hebrew him
Psalm 23
a 23:4 Or the valley of the shadow of death
Psalm 24
a 24:4 Or swear falsely
b 24:6 Two Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac (see also Septuagint); most Hebrew manuscripts face, Jacob
c 24:6 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 10.
Psalm 25
a This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
b 25:12 Or ways he chooses
c 25:21 Septuagint; Hebrew does not have LORD.
Psalm 27
a 27:2 Or slander
Psalm 29
a 29:2 Or LORD with the splendor of
b 29:6 That is, Mount Hermon
c 29:9 Or LORD makes the deer give birth
Psalm 30
Psalm 31
Psalm 32
a Title: Probably a literary or musical term
b 32:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 7.
Psalm 33
a 33:7 Or sea as into a heap
Psalm 34
a This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
Psalm 35
Psalm 36
a In Hebrew texts 36:1–12 is numbered 36:2–13.
b 36:1 Or A message from God: The transgression of the wicked / resides in their hearts.
Psalm 37
a This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
b 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
c 37:28 See Septuagint; Hebrew They will be protected forever
d 37:37 Or upright; / those who seek peace will have posterity
e 37:38 Or posterity
Psalm 38
a In Hebrew texts 38:1–22 is numbered 38:2–23.
b 38:19 One Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript; Masoretic Text my vigorous enemies
Psalm 39
a In Hebrew texts 39:1–13 is numbered 39:2–14.
b 39:5 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 11.
Psalm 40
a In Hebrew texts 40:1–17 is numbered 40:2–18.
b 40:4 Or to lies
c 40:6 Hebrew; some Septuagint manuscripts but a body you have prepared for me
d 40:6 Or purification offerings
e 40:7 Or come / with the scroll written for me
Psalm 41
Psalm 42
a In many Hebrew manuscripts Psalms 42 and 43 constitute one psalm.
b In Hebrew texts 42:1–11 is numbered 42:2–12.
c Title: Probably a literary or musical term
d 42:4 See Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this line is uncertain.
Psalm 43
Psalm 44
a In Hebrew texts 44:1–26 is numbered 44:2–27.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 44:4 Septuagint, Aquila and Syriac; Hebrew King, O God; / command
d 44:8 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 45
a In Hebrew texts 45:1–17 is numbered 45:2–18.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 45:6 Here the king is addressed as God’s representative.
d 45:12 Or A Tyrian robe is among the gifts
Psalm 46
a In Hebrew texts 46:1–11 is numbered 46:2–12.
b Title: Probably a musical term
c 46:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 7 and 11.
d 46:9 Or chariots
Psalm 47
a In Hebrew texts 47:1–9 is numbered 47:2–10.
b 47:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
c 47:9 Or shields
Psalm 48
a In Hebrew texts 48:1–14 is numbered 48:2–15.
b 48:2 Zaphon was the most sacred mountain of the Canaanites.
c 48:8 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 49
a In Hebrew texts 49:1–20 is numbered 49:2–21.
b 49:11 Septuagint and Syriac; Hebrew In their thoughts their houses will remain
c 49:11 Or generations, / for they have
d 49:13 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 15.
Psalm 50
a 50:6 With a different word division of the Hebrew; Masoretic Text for God himself is judge
b 50:6 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
c 50:21 Or thought the ‘I AM’ was
d 50:23 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; the meaning of the Masoretic Text for this phrase is uncertain.
Psalm 51
Psalm 52
a In Hebrew texts 52:1–9 is numbered 52:3–11.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 52:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 5.
Psalm 53
a In Hebrew texts 53:1–6 is numbered 53:2–7.
b Title: Probably a musical term
c Title: Probably a literary or musical term
Psalm 54
a In Hebrew texts 54:1–7 is numbered 54:3–9.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 54:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 55
a In Hebrew texts 55:1–23 is numbered 55:2–24.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 55:7 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and in the middle of verse 19.
Psalm 56
a In Hebrew texts 56:1–13 is numbered 56:2–14.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 56:7 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text does not have do not.
d 56:8 Or misery; / put my tears in your wineskin
Psalm 57
a In Hebrew texts 57:1–11 is numbered 57:2–12.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 57:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.
Psalm 58
a In Hebrew texts 58:1–11 is numbered 58:2–12.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 58:9 The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.
Psalm 59
a In Hebrew texts 59:1–17 is numbered 59:2–18.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 59:5 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 13.
d 59:11 Or sovereign
Psalm 60
a In Hebrew texts 60:1–12 is numbered 60:3–14.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c Title: That is, Arameans of Northwest Mesopotamia
d Title: That is, Arameans of central Syria
e 60:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 61
a In Hebrew texts 61:1–8 is numbered 61:2–9.
b 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 62
a In Hebrew texts 62:1–12 is numbered 62:2–13.
b 62:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.
c 62:7 Or / God Most High is my salvation and my honor
Psalm 63
Psalm 64
Psalm 65
a In Hebrew texts 65:1–13 is numbered 65:2–14.
b 65:1 Or befits; the meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.
c 65:3 Or made atonement for
d 65:9 Or for that is how you prepare the land
Psalm 66
Psalm 67
a In Hebrew texts 67:1–7 is numbered 67:2–8.
b 67:1 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
Psalm 68
a In Hebrew texts 68:1–35 is numbered 68:2–36.
b 68:4 Or name, / prepare the way for him who rides through the deserts
c 68:6 Or the desolate in a homeland
d 68:7 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 19 and 32.
e 68:13 Or the campfires; or the saddlebags
f 68:14 Hebrew Shaddai
g 68:17 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text Lord is among them at Sinai in holiness
h 68:18 Or gifts for people, / even
i 68:18 Or they
j 68:28 Many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Syriac; most Hebrew manuscripts Your God has summoned power for you
k 68:31 That is, the upper Nile region
Psalm 69
Psalm 70
Psalm 72
a 72:5 Septuagint; Hebrew You will be feared
b 72:8 That is, the Euphrates
c 72:16 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text Lebanon, / from the city
d 72:17 Or will use his name in blessings (see Gen. 48:20)
Psalm 73
a 73:4 With a different word division of the Hebrew; Masoretic Text struggles at their death; / their bodies are healthy
b 73:7 Syriac (see also Septuagint); Hebrew Their eyes bulge with fat
c 73:10 The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.
Psalm 74
a Title: Probably a literary or musical term
Psalm 75
a In Hebrew texts 75:1–10 is numbered 75:2–11.
b 75:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
c 75:4 Horns here symbolize strength; also in verses 5 and 10.
Psalm 76
a In Hebrew texts 76:1–12 is numbered 76:2–13.
b 76:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 9.
c 76:10 Or Surely the wrath of mankind brings you praise, / and with the remainder of wrath you arm yourself
Psalm 77
a In Hebrew texts 77:1–20 is numbered 77:2–21.
b 77:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 9 and 15.
Psalm 78
a Title: Probably a literary or musical term
Psalm 80
a In Hebrew texts 80:1–19 is numbered 80:2–20.
b 80:6 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text contention
c 80:11 Probably the Mediterranean
d 80:11 That is, the Euphrates
e 80:15 Or branch
Psalm 81
a In Hebrew texts 81:1–16 is numbered 81:2–17.
b Title: Probably a musical term
c 81:7 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 82
Psalm 83
a In Hebrew texts 83:1–18 is numbered 83:2–19.
b 83:8 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 84
a In Hebrew texts 84:1–12 is numbered 84:2–13.
b Title: Probably a musical term
c 84:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.
d 84:6 Or blessings
e 84:9 Or sovereign
Psalm 85
a In Hebrew texts 85:1–13 is numbered 85:2–14.
b 85:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 87
a 87:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.
b 87:4 A poetic name for Egypt
c 87:4 That is, the upper Nile region
d 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
a In Hebrew texts 88:1–18 is numbered 88:2–19.
b Title: Possibly a tune, “The Suffering of Affliction”
c Title: Probably a literary or musical term
d 88:7 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 10.
e 88:11 Hebrew Abaddon
Psalm 89
a In Hebrew texts 89:1–52 is numbered 89:2–53.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c 89:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 37, 45 and 48.
d 89:17 Horn here symbolizes strong one.
e 89:18 Or sovereign
f 89:24 Horn here symbolizes strength.
g 89:50 Or your servants have
Psalm 90
a 90:17 Or beauty
Psalm 91
Psalm 92
Psalm 95
Psalm 96
a 96:9 Or LORD with the splendor of
Psalm 97
a 97:11 One Hebrew manuscript and ancient versions (see also 112:4); most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown
Psalm 99
a 99:8 Or God, / an avenger of the wrongs done to them
Psalm 100
a 100:3 Or and not we ourselves
Psalm 102
Psalm 104
a 104:4 Or angels
b 104:35 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; in the Septuagint this line stands at the beginning of Psalm 105.
Psalm 105
a 105:45 Hebrew Hallelu Yah
Psalm 106
a 106:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 48
b 106:7 Or the Sea of Reeds; also in verses 9 and 22
c 106:33 Or against his spirit, / and rash words came from his lips
Psalm 107
Psalm 108
Psalm 109
a 109:10 Septuagint; Hebrew sought
Psalm 110
a 110:1 Or Lord
b 110:3 The meaning of the Hebrew for this sentence is uncertain.
c 110:5 Or My lord is at your right hand, LORD
d 110:7 The meaning of the Hebrew for this clause is uncertain.
Psalm 111
a This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
b 111:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah
Psalm 112
a This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
b 112:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah
c 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity.
Psalm 113
Psalm 115
a 115:18 Hebrew Hallelu Yah
Psalm 116
a 116:19 Hebrew Hallelu Yah
Psalm 117
a 117:2 Hebrew Hallelu Yah
Psalm 118
a 118:14 Or song
b 118:26 The Hebrew is plural.
c 118:27 Or Bind the festal sacrifice with ropes / and take it
Psalm 119
a 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.
b 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
c 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
d 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward
Psalm 126
a 126:1 Or LORD brought back the captives to
b 126:1 Or those restored to health
c 126:4 Or Bring back our captives
Psalm 127
a 127:2 Or eat— / for while they sleep he provides for
Psalm 132
a 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)
b 132:17 Horn here symbolizes strong one, that is, king.
Psalm 135
Psalm 136
Psalm 139
a 139:17 Or How amazing are your thoughts concerning me
Psalm 140
a In Hebrew texts 140:1–13 is numbered 140:2–14.
b 140:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 8.
Psalm 142
Psalm 143
a 143:6 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 144
a 144:2 Many manuscripts of the Masoretic Text, Dead Sea Scrolls, Aquila, Jerome and Syriac; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text subdues my people
b 144:14 Or our chieftains will be firmly established
Psalm 145
a This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which (including verse 13b) begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
b 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
c 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
Psalm 147
a 147:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 20
b 147:20 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint nation; / he has not made his laws known to them
Psalm 148
Psalm 149
Psalm 150