The psalm opens with a plea to God to change from his apparent indifference and inactivity, and to intervene on Israel’s behalf. The verse is chiastic in structure. For similar language addressed to God, see 28.1; 35.22; 39.12; 44.23-24.

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 .