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Old Testament Essays

versão On-line ISSN 2312-3621
versão impressa ISSN 1010-9919

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VAN ROOY, Herrie F. Suffering and Vengeance in the Psalms. Old testam. essays [online]. 2020, vol.33, n.3, pp.621-633. ISSN 2312-3621.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2312-3621/2020/v33n3a14.

In the Psalms, the sufferer frequently complains about the suffering he had to endure and asks for deliverance. In some instances, the plea for deliverance includes a cry for vengeance. This contribution examines the issue of suffering and vengeance in the Psalter, giving attention to suffering in the hand of enemies, the terms used, individual and collective suffering, and vengeance. Animosity is a central theme in the Psalter, and through laments, the poet asks for justice. For suffering, the terms used are the noun • and the related verb III ––•. For vengeance, the verbs —– , •–– and —“––, as well as related nouns, are used. Psalms 13, 31, 37, 91 and 94 are analysed in relation to individual suffering and vengeance and Pss 58, 79, 137 and 149 in relation to collective suffering and vengeance. Vengeance does feature in the Psalms, but very seldom is vengeance asked for as such.

Palavras-chave : Suffering; Vengeance; Deliverance; Psalms; Enemies; Wicked; Righteous; Retribution; Laments; Justice.

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