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Psalm 119:83-85
New English Translation
Psalm 119:83-85
New English Translation
83 For[a] I am like a wineskin[b] dried up in smoke.[c]
I do not forget your statutes.
84 How long must your servant endure this?[d]
When will you judge those who pursue me?
85 The arrogant dig pits to trap me,[e]
which violates your law.[f]
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:83 tn Or “even though.”
- Psalm 119:83 tn The Hebrew word נֹאד (noʾd, “leather container”) refers to a container made from animal skin which is used to hold wine or milk (see Josh 9:4, 13; Judg 4:19; 1 Sam 16:20).
- Psalm 119:83 tn Heb “in the smoke.”
- Psalm 119:84 tn Heb “How long are the days of your servant?”
- Psalm 119:85 tn Heb “for me.”
- Psalm 119:85 tn Heb “which [is] not according to your law.”
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