Psa 69:35-36 | NET2full | STEP | For God will deliver Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah , and his people will again live in them and possess Zion.

Psalms 69:35-36

35 For God will deliver Zion
and rebuild the cities of Judah,
and his people ^{▼▼tn Heb “they”; the referent (God’s people) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} will again live in them and possess Zion. ^{▼▼tn Heb “it.” The third feminine singular pronominal suffix probably refers to “Zion” (see Pss 48:12; 102:14); thus the referent has been specified in the translation for clarity.}
36 The descendants of his servants will inherit it,
and those who are loyal to him ^{▼▼tn Heb “the lovers of his name.” The phrase refers to those who are loyal to God (cf. v. 35). See Pss 5:11; 119:132; Isa 56:6.} will live in it. ^{▼▼sn Verses 35-36 appear to be an addition to the psalm from the time of the exile. The earlier lament reflects an individual’s situation, while these verses seem to reflect a communal application of it.}