Psalm 145:6-8

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Psalm 145:6 tn The prefixed verbal form is understood as an imperfect, indicating how the psalmist expects his audience to respond to his praise. Another option is to take the forms as a jussive, indicating the psalmist’s wish, “may they proclaim.”
2. Psalm 145:7 tn Heb “the fame of the greatness of your goodness.”
3. Psalm 145:7 tn The prefixed verbal forms in v. 7 are understood as imperfects, indicating how the psalmist expects his audience to respond to his praise. Another option is to take the forms as jussives, indicating the psalmist’s wish, “may they talk…and sing.”
4. Psalm 145:8 tn Heb “slow to anger” (see Pss 86:15; 103:8).
5. Psalm 145:8 tn Heb “and great of loyal love” (see Pss 86:15; 103:8).