Abstract:
The focus of this publication is on Psalm 56:9. The Masoretic text is
analysed in a text-critical and syntactic manner and, where necessary,
conjectured. The semantics of the individual lexemes used in
this verse is then scrutinised. The manner in which these words are
used in other Old Testament texts, as well as the images and metaphors
within which they occur, are discussed. The position and the
intention of verse 9 within the context of the whole Psalm is subsequently
outlined.
