OET interlinear PSA 34:8

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / exclamations

אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י

(Some words not found in UHB: encamps messenger_of YHWH around (to)_[those],fearing_of,him and,he,rescued_them )

David is using a phrase that expresses a strong feeling of joy or blessing. There may be an equivalent word or phrase in your language that you can use in your translation to convey this feeling. Alternate translation: [Oh, how happy is]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / genericnoun

הַ֝⁠גֶּ֗בֶר יֶחֱסֶה

(Some words not found in UHB: encamps messenger_of YHWH around (to)_[those],fearing_of,him and,he,rescued_them )

David is not referring to a specific man. He means people in general. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could use an expression that would be more natural in your language. Alternate translation: [the person who takes refuge]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

יֶחֱסֶה־בּֽ⁠וֹ

(Some words not found in UHB: encamps messenger_of YHWH around (to)_[those],fearing_of,him and,he,rescued_them )

David is speaking of trusting in Yahweh as if it were physically seeking shelter or refuge in a safe place. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [he puts his trust in him]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

טַעֲמ֣וּ וּ֭⁠רְאוּ כִּי־ט֣וֹב יְהוָ֑ה

(Some words not found in UHB: encamps messenger_of YHWH around (to)_[those],fearing_of,him and,he,rescued_them )

David is speaking of experiencing Yahweh’s goodness as if it were some kind of food one could Taste and see. He means that one can discover Yahweh’s goodness by personal trial and experience. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [Try for yourself and discover that Yahweh is good]