The psalm closes with the congregation praying for God’s continued love, based on their continued hope in him. Their awareness of God’s steadfast love for them results from the blessings they receive from him; in a sense, they are praying that God show them his love by helping them, blessing them, causing them to prosper.

The second line may be understood to mean “just as we hope you will do” (see Biblia Dios Habla Hoy), or it may indicate the ground or basis for God’s activity, that is, that he bless them to the extent that they place their hope in him.

Quoted with permission from Bratcher, Robert G. and Reyburn, William D. A Handbook on the Book of Psalms. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1991. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .