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I will singאָשִׁירָהto YHWH,לַיהוָהforכִּיhe has dealt wellגָמַלwith me.עָלָי
Psalms 13:6
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With the Hebrew beneath
Psalms 13:6, word by word
- I will singאָשִׁירָהashira
sing
To give voice to a melody, to praise YHWH or to celebrate.
Where else “ashira” appears- to YHWHיהוָהyhva
YHWH
The personal name of the God of Israel, written in Hebrew with four letters, Y-H-W-H, without vowels. Out of reverence Jews stopped pronouncing it and read "Adonai" (Lord), so many Bibles put "the LORD" or "Jehovah". This translation keeps the four letters. The name is related to the verb "to be" (Exodus 3:14-15). He is not a god other than Elohim: "YHWH Elohim" is the same Creator God, called by his name.
Where else “yhva” appears- he has dealt wellגָמַלgamal
repay
To treat someone as they deserve.
Where else “gamal” appears
Translation note
In Hebrew verses 5 and 6 form a single verse.
The context
5But I in your loyal love have trusted; my heart will be jubilant in your salvation.
6 · This verse (above)