Psa 9:13 | NETfull | STEP | when they prayed: “Have mercy on me, Lord ! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!

Psalms 9:13

13 when they prayed: ^{▼▼ The words “when they prayed,” though not represented in the Hebrew text, are supplied in the translation for clarification. The petition in vv. 13–14 is best understood as the cry for help which the oppressed offered to God when the nations threatened. The Lord answered this request, prompting the present song of thanksgiving.}
“Have mercy on me, ^{▼▼ Or “show me favor.”} Lord!
See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, ^{▼▼ Heb “see my misery from the ones who hate me.”}
O one who can snatch me away ^{▼▼ Heb “one who lifts me up.”} from the gates of death!