OET interlinear PSA 78:8

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / doublet

דּוֹר֮ סוֹרֵ֪ר וּ⁠מֹ֫רֶ֥ה דּ֭וֹר

generation stubborn and,rebellious generation

The terms stubborn and rebellious mean similar things. The psalmist is using the two terms together for emphasis. If it would be clearer for your readers, you could express the emphasis with a single phrase. Alternate translation: [a very obstinate generation] or [an extremely defiant generation]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

לֹא־הֵכִ֣ין לִבּ֑⁠וֹ

not steadfast his/its=heart

Here, heart represents the inner disposition and loyalty of a person. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [who were not inwardly loyal] or [whose inner disposition was not right]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

וְ⁠לֹא־נֶאֶמְנָ֖ה אֶת־אֵ֣ל רוּחֽ⁠וֹ

and=not faithful DOM god his/its=breath/wind/spirit

Here, spirit represents the inner person or will. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [and they were not committed and faithful to God]