SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Kings 8:59

8:59a And may these words with which I have made my petition before the LORD

May these words which I have prayed to Yahweh
-or-
May these prayers that I have prayed before Yahweh

8:59b be near to the LORD our God day and night,

remain in the thoughts/heart of Yahweh our God day and night.
-or-
be remembered by Yahweh our God always.

8:59a-b (reordered)

I ask that⌋ day and night Yahweh our God will remember these prayers of mine.

8:59c so that He may uphold the cause of His servant and of His people Israel

I pray that Yahweh may act justly to help me, his servant, and his people Israel.
-or-
Then he will go on doing what is right for me his servant, and for his people Israel.

8:59d as each day requires,

May he meet the needs that ⌊we(incl.) have⌋ each day.
-or-
May he help us with whatever problems/issues come/arise day by day.

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