I will sing to the LORD because He has dealt bountifully with me. Psalm 13:6 NASB Dealt bountifully – In Hebrew the entire thought in the conjunctive phrase (beginning with “because”) is merely three words, ki gamal alay. ki is translated “because” although it could just as easily be translated “surely,” or “when,” or “if.”…
I will sing to YHWH because He has rewarded me. Psalm 13:6 Rewarded – This verse sounds like money in the bank. But before you run off to cash God’s reward check, read the remaining verses in this psalm. God rewards the faithful, no doubt about it. God protects the righteous. He brings justice to…
But I in Your kindness do trust, my heart exults in Your rescue. Psalm 13:6 (Hebrew text translation by Robert Alter) Rescue – If you read this verse in most English translations, you might see the word “salvation” here instead of “rescue.” Don’t worry; the Hebrew word can be translated both ways. What’s important, however,…
But I in Your kindness do trust, my heart exults in Your rescue. Psalm 13:6 (Hebrew text translation by Robert Alter) Kindness – What does your résumé say about you? My guess is that it contains a lot of the things that you have done. It’s a summary of your accomplishments, but it doesn’t say…
