OET interlinear PSA 22:19

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-contrast

וְ⁠אַתָּ֣ה

(Some words not found in UHB: divide clothes_of,my to/for=them and,on clothing_of,my throw lots )

David uses the word But here to indicate a contrast between his enemies who surround and torment him and Yahweh whom he calls upon for help. In your translation, indicate this contrast in a way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: [However, you] or [As for you]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / imperative

וְ⁠אַתָּ֣ה יְ֭הוָה אַל־תִּרְחָ֑ק אֱ֝יָלוּתִ֗⁠י לְ⁠עֶזְרָ֥תִ⁠י חֽוּשָׁ⁠ה

(Some words not found in UHB: divide clothes_of,my to/for=them and,on clothing_of,my throw lots )

The phrases do not be far away and hurry to help me are imperatives, but they communicate polite requests rather than a commands. If the imperative does not communicate a polite request for your readers, then use a form in your language that communicates a polite request. It may be helpful to add an expression such as “please” to make this clear. Alternate translation: [But you, Yahweh, please do not be far away. My strength, please hurry to help me]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

אַל־תִּרְחָ֑ק

(Some words not found in UHB: divide clothes_of,my to/for=them and,on clothing_of,my throw lots )

The implication is that David wants Yahweh to come near to help him in his time of great distress. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: [come near to help me] or [be close and help me]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / litotes

אַל־תִּרְחָ֑ק

(Some words not found in UHB: divide clothes_of,my to/for=them and,on clothing_of,my throw lots )

David is emphasizing a positive meaning by using a negative word, not, together with a mild expression that is the opposite of the intended meaning. If it would be helpful in your language, you could emphasize the positive meaning in a strong way. Alternate translation: [be very near] or [stay close to me]