Psalm 16/Notes/Phrasal.v. 11.648676

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  • The preposition אֶת, in the phrase אֶת־פְּנֵי, "indicates that a trajector x [here = abundant joy] is positioned in front of a landmark y [here = YHWH]" (BHRG §39.5(b); cf. Pss 21:7; 140:14). Most English translations have in your presence (ESV, NIV, NLT, NET, NJPS).