Psalms 71:9 — Word Study
WLCאַֽל־ תַּ֭שְׁלִיכֵנִי לְעֵ֣ת זִקְנָ֑ה כִּכְל֥וֹת כֹּ֝חִ֗י אַֽל־ תַּעַזְבֵֽנִי׃
BSADo notʼal [reject, cast away] discard meshâlak▸ in my old ageziqnâh [later years, advanced age] do notʼal [abandon, leave helpless] forsake meʻâzab▸ when my strengthkôach [physical power, inner strength] failskâlâh
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אַֽל־ | may not | Particle |
| תַּ֭שְׁלִיכֵנִי | you cast away me | Verb hiphil imperfect second person masculine singular, suffix |
| לְעֵ֣ת | to a time of | Preposition, noun common both singular construct |
| זִקְנָ֑ה | old age | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| כִּכְל֥וֹת | when fails | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common |
| כֹּ֝חִ֗י | strength my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| אַֽל־ | may not | Particle |
| תַּעַזְבֵֽנִי׃ | you forsake me | Verb qal jussive second person masculine singular, suffix |
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| BSB | Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails. |
| KJV | Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. |
| ASV | Cast me not off in the time of old age; Forsake me not when my strength faileth. |
| YLT | Cast me not off at the time of old age, According to the consumption of my power forsake me not. |
| WEB | Don’t reject me in my old age. Don’t forsake me when my strength fails. |
| BBE | Do not give me up when I am old; be my help even when my strength is gone. |
There are no significant differences among the translations regarding the key phrases in this verse.
The structure features a main plea followed by a temporal clause, emphasizing the psalmist's urgent request for support in specific vulnerable moments.
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Deep Study — Psalms 71:9
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Context — A Prayer in Old Agegenerated
Psalm 71:9 is a poignant plea from the psalmist, who seeks God's mercy and support as he ages. The surrounding verses highlight the psalmist's trust in God amidst the challenges posed by enemies and the fear of abandonment. This prayer reflects a universal human experience of seeking divine assistance in times of weakness and vulnerability, particularly as one grows older.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 71:18 | Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. |
| 2 | Psalm 92:13–15 | Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. |
| 3 | Isaiah 46:4 | Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. |
| 4 | 2 Timothy 1:12 | For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. |
| 5 | 2 Timothy 4:18 | And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תַּ֭שְׁלִיכֵנִי, Tash.li.khe.nigenerated
The verb שָׁלַךְ (shalak) means to throw or cast away. In this context, it expresses the psalmist's fear of being rejected or discarded by God as he ages. The Hiphil form indicates an active throwing away, emphasizing the urgency of the plea.
This verb carries a weight of emotional significance, as it reflects the psalmist's deep concern about being forsaken during a vulnerable time in life. The plea is not just for physical support but also for spiritual reassurance.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible as Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb תַּ֭שְׁלִיכֵנִי (Tash.li.khe.ni) governs the sentence, with two clauses following it: one expressing the time of old age and the other addressing the failure of strength. This structure highlights the psalmist's plea in a direct manner.
The sentence is built around a central request, with the adverbial phrases framing the conditions under which the psalmist fears abandonment, emphasizing the emotional weight of aging and weakness.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates the key verb with ἀπόρριψον (aporrhipson), meaning 'cast away.' This choice aligns with the Hebrew meaning but may carry a slightly different nuance, focusing on the act of rejection rather than the emotional plea inherent in the Hebrew.
This translation choice reflects the translators' understanding of the psalmist's deep concern about being forsaken, emphasizing the urgency of the request in the Greek context.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 71:9 expresses a heartfelt plea from the psalmist, asking God not to abandon him in his old age or when his strength is failing. This prayer reflects a common human concern for support and reassurance during vulnerable times, especially as one grows older.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The term 'old age' refers to the later years of life, a time when individuals often seek wisdom and support from God and others.
The psalmist expresses a fear of abandonment during a time of weakness, highlighting the need for divine presence and support in life's later stages.
This phrase indicates a time when the psalmist feels physically or emotionally weak, underscoring the vulnerability that often accompanies aging.
The verse emphasizes the importance of relying on God for strength and support, particularly in the face of life's challenges and the inevitability of aging.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God's support during difficult times in my life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper reliance on God as I face challenges related to aging or weakness?
- What role does community play in supporting those who are aging or feeling weak?
- How can I encourage others to seek God's presence and support in their lives?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 71:9 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleCast me not off in the time of old age,.... The Lord never casts off nor casts away his people, whom he foreknew; they are near unto him; they are on his heart, and are engraven on the palms of his
Read John Gill on Psalms 71 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryCast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 71 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWhen I am most feeble, and most need thy help, and one who is grown old in thy service.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 71 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 71:9 Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.Ver. 9. Cast me not off in the time of old age] For now I have most need of thee. The white rose is soonest cankered, so is the white head soonest corrupted. Saepe nigrum cor est, caput album - Satan maketh a prey of old Solomon, Asa, Lot, others; whom when young he could never so deceive. The heathens, therefore, well warn us to look well to our old age, as that which cometh not alone, but is infested with many diseases both of body and mind. This David knew, and therefore prayed, as here, "Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth." He is a rare old man that…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 71 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9-11) This piece may be compared with Psalms 41:6-8. The formal “saying” (Psalms 71:11), introducing a quotation, is an indication of a late date, the early literature employing no signs of quotation. (See, e.g., Psalms 68:12; Psalms 68:26.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 71 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 9. Cast me not off in the time of old age] The original might be translated and paraphrased thus: "Thou wilt not cast me off till the time of old age; and according to the failure of my flesh, thou wilt not forsake me." My expectation of rest and happiness will not be deferred till the time that I shall be an aged man, Thou wilt not withdraw thy presence from me as my flesh decays, and as my natural strength abates; but, on the contrary, as my outward man decays, my inward man shall be renewed day by day. It was in David's old age that the rebellion of Absalom took place.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 71 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges9–13. Repeated deprecations and prayers.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 71 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleCast me not off in the time of old age - When old age comes with its infirmities; its weaknesses; its trials.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 71 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails.
Don’t reject me in my old age. Don’t forsake me when my strength fails.
Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails.
Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!
Tyndale line
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Cast me not off in the time of old age; Forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Cast mee not off in the time of age: forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Strictly literal
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Cast me not off at the time of old age, According to the consumption of my power forsake me not.
Do not cast me off at the time of old age, || Do not forsake me according to the consumption of my power.
Cast me not off in the time of old age: when my strength faileth, forsake me not.
Do not throw me away in my time of old age; do not abandon me when my strength fails.
From the Latin
Before him the Ethiopians shall fall down: and his enemies shall lick the ground.
Simplified
Don't reject me now I'm getting old. When my strength is gone, please don't abandon me.
Do not give me up when I am old; be my help even when my strength is gone.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Dead Sea Scrolls largely agree on the wording of this verse, with only minor restorations noted in the scrolls. This consistency suggests a stable tradition in the transmission of this text.
אַֽל־ תַּ֭שְׁלִיכֵנִי לְעֵ֣ת זִקְנָ֑ה כִּכְל֥וֹת כֹּ֝חִ֗י אַֽל־ תַּעַזְבֵֽנִי׃
7 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
אל תשליכ׳ני לעת זקנה ככלות כוח׳י אל תעזב׳ני
7 words on the leather — 1 partly restored.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Psalms 71:9
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
אַל (al) is a negative particle meaning 'not' or 'no,' often used to express a wish or prohibition rather than an objective fact. It can also function as a noun meaning 'nothing.' The lexicons highlight its use in various contexts, including deprecative forms, but do not show significant disagreement.
אַל adv. of negation, denying however, not objectively as a fact, but subjectively as a wish, expressing therefore a deprecation or prohibition
base
H408 אַל adv. of negation, denying however, not objectively as a fact, but subjectively as a wish, expressing therefore a deprecation or prohibition
408 'al al
a negative particle (akin to 3808); not (the qualified
negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun,
nothing:--nay, neither, + never, no ,nor, not, nothing
(worth), rather than.
see HEBREW for 03808
אַל (al) — not.
1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference)
1a) do not, let not (with a verb)
1b) let there not be (with a verb understood)
1c) not, no (with substantive)
1d) nothing (as substantive)
Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Part — ParticleHTn
שָׁלַךְ (shalak) is a Hebrew verb meaning to throw, cast, or fling. It can be used literally or figuratively, covering actions like throwing away or casting lots. The Hiphil form indicates an active throwing, while the Hophal form suggests being thrown or cast. The entries collectively emphasize various nuances of throwing and casting.
[שָׁלַךְ] 125 vb. Hiph. 112 throw, fling, cast
Hoph.
be thrown, cast
be cast forth, out
be cast down
metaph., be cast
base
H7993 שָׁלַךְ Hiph. throw, fling, cast
7993 shalak shaw-lak
a primitive root; to throw out, down or away (literally or
figuratively):--adventure, cast (away, down, forth, off,
out), hurl, pluck, throw.
שָׁלַךְ (sha.lakh) — to throw.
1) to throw, cast, hurl, fling
1a) (Hiphil)
1a1) to throw, cast, throw away, cast off, shed, cast down
1a2) to cast (lots) (fig)
1b) (Hophal)
1b1) to be thrown, be cast
1b2) to be cast forth or out
1b3) to be cast down
1b4) to be cast (metaph)
V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms | Suff — Verb hiphil imperfect second person masculine singular · suffixHVhi2ms/Sp1bs
עֵת (eth) means 'time,' covering various aspects such as the time of an event, a usual time, or an appointed time. It can also refer to experiences or occurrences. The entries suggest it can denote both specific and uncertain times, but they do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
עֵת 297 n.f. time
time of an event
= usual time
proper, suitable time
appointed time
as uncertain
= experience, fortunes
occurrence, occasion
base
H6256 עֵת time . time of an event
. . = usual time
. proper, suitable time
. appointed time
. as uncertain
. = experience, fortunes
. occurrence, occasion
6256 `eth ayth
from 5703; time, especially (adverb with preposition) now,
when, etc.:--+ after, (al-)ways, X certain, + continually, +
evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-,
noon-)tide, ((meal-)), what) time, when.
see HEBREW for 05703
עֵת (et) — time.
1) time
1a) time (of an event)
1b) time (usual)
1c) experiences, fortunes
1d) occurrence, occasion
HR/Ncbsc — Preposition · noun common both singular constructHR/Ncbsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
The Hebrew word זִקְנָה (*ziqnah*) means "old age" and is a feminine noun derived from the root word for "old". The entries consistently define it as referring to the state of being old, without any significant variation in meaning.
זִקְנָה n.f. old age
base
H2209 זִקְנָה old age
2209 ziqnah zik-naw'
feminine of 2205; old age:--old (age).
see HEBREW for 02205
זִקְנָה (ziq.nah) — old age.
old age
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
The Hebrew word כָּלָה (*kalah*) is a primitive root meaning to end or finish. It encompasses a range of meanings, including to complete, accomplish, perish, and destroy. The entries indicate various uses in both intransitive and transitive forms, covering actions like finishing a task or causing something to cease. Notably, it can also imply negative connotations, such as plotting or destruction.
כָּלָה 204 vb. be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, spent
Qal
be complete, at an end, of a period of time
be completed, finished, of a work
be accomplished, fulfilled
be idealy complete, be determined, always in a bad sense, plotted
be spent, used up (prop. come to an end), of water
waste away, be exhausted, fail
come to an end, vanish = perish, be destroyed
Pi.
complete, bring to an end, finish, a thing, task, work, etc.
complete a period of time
finish doing a thing
make an end, end
accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass
accomplish in thought, determine
put an end to, cause to cease
cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend
destroy, sts. exterminate
base
H3615 כָּלָה be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, spent .. . be complete, at an end, of a period of time
. be completed, finished, of a work
. be accomplished, fulfilled
. be idealy complete, be determined, always in a bad sense, plotted
. . be spent, used up (prop. come to an end), of water
. waste away, be exhausted, fail
. come to an end, vanish = perish, be destroyed
. . . complete, bring to an end, finish, a thing, task, work, etc.
. complete a period of time
. finish doing a thing
. make an end, end
. accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass
. accomplish in thought, determine
. . put an end to, cause to cease
. cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend
. destroy, sts. exterminate
3615 kalah kaw-law'
a primitive root; to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be
finished, perish) or transitived (to complete, prepare,
consume):--accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine,
destroy (utterly), be (when ... were) done, (be an) end (of),
expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, X fully, X
have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make
clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste.
כָּלָה (ka.lah) — to end: finish.
: finish
1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be complete, be at an end
1a2) to be completed, be finished
1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled
1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense)
1a5) to be spent, be used up
1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail
1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish
1b2) to complete (a period of time)
1b3) to finish (doing a thing)
1b4) to make an end, end
1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass
1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought)
1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease
1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend
1b9) to destroy, exterminate
1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
כָּלָה (ka.lah) — to end: destroy.
: destroy
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct commonHR/Vqcc
כֹּחַ (koach) refers to both a small reptile, likely a type of lizard, and the concepts of strength and power. The entries highlight its use in contexts of human and divine strength, as well as its association with wealth and capacity. Notably, it appears in Leviticus 11:30 regarding unclean animals.
כֹּחַ n.[m.] a small reptile, prob. a kind of lizard, in list of unclean creeping things Lv 11:30; chameleon
ref
כֹּחַ and כּוֹחַ n.m. strength, power
base
H3581a כֹּחַ a small reptile, prob. a kind of lizard, in list of unclean creeping things; chameleon H3581b כֹּחַ and כּוֹחַ strength, power
3581 koach ko'-akh
or (Dan. 11:6) kowach {ko'-akh}; from an unused root meaning
to be firm; vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense)
or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its
hardiness) a large lizard: -ability, able, chameleon, force,
fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth.
כֹּחַ (ko.ach) — reptile.
1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean
1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
כֹּחַ (ko.ach) — strength.
1) strength, power, might
1a) human strength
1b) strength (of angels)
1c) power (of God)
1d) strength (of animals)
1e) strength, produce, wealth (of soil)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs
אַל (al) is a negative particle meaning 'not' or 'no,' often used to express a wish or prohibition rather than an objective fact. It can also function as a noun meaning 'nothing.' The lexicons highlight its use in various contexts, including deprecative forms, but do not show significant disagreement.
אַל adv. of negation, denying however, not objectively as a fact, but subjectively as a wish, expressing therefore a deprecation or prohibition
base
H408 אַל adv. of negation, denying however, not objectively as a fact, but subjectively as a wish, expressing therefore a deprecation or prohibition
408 'al al
a negative particle (akin to 3808); not (the qualified
negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun,
nothing:--nay, neither, + never, no ,nor, not, nothing
(worth), rather than.
see HEBREW for 03808
אַל (al) — not.
1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference)
1a) do not, let not (with a verb)
1b) let there not be (with a verb understood)
1c) not, no (with substantive)
1d) nothing (as substantive)
Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Part — ParticleHTn
עָזַב (azab) is a Hebrew verb meaning to leave, forsake, or let loose. It encompasses a range of actions from abandoning or neglecting to setting free. The entries suggest it can also imply restoration or repair, though this aspect is less emphasized. Notably, the term can describe both active and passive states, such as being forsaken or deserted.
עָזַב 213 vb. leave, forsake, loose
Qal
leave, c. acc.
leave, abandon, forsake
let loose, set free, let go
Niph.
be left to
be forsaken, of house of God
H5800a עָזַב leave, forsake, loose .. leave, c. acc.
. leave, abandon, forsake
. let loose, set free, let go
. . be left to
. be forsaken, of house of God
. (or Qal pass.) be deserted, of city
H5800b עָזַב restore, repair(?)
5800 `azab aw-zab'
a primitive root; to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit,
etc.:--commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave
(destitute, off), refuse, X surely.
עָזַב (a.zav) — to leave: forsake.
1) to leave, loose, forsake
1a) (Qal) to leave
1a1) to depart from, leave behind, leave, let alone
1a2) to leave, abandon, forsake, neglect, apostatise
1a3) to let loose, set free, let go, free
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be left to
1b2) to be forsaken
1c) (Pual) to be deserted
עָזַב (a.zav) — to restore.
1) to restore, repair
1a) (Qal) to repair
עָזַב (a.zav) — to leave: release.
1) to leave, loose, forsake
1a) (Qal) to leave
1a1) to depart from, leave behind, leave, let alone
1a2) to leave, abandon, forsake, neglect, apostatise
1a3) to let loose, set free, let go, free
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be left to
1b2) to be forsaken
1c) (Pual) to be deserted
עָזַב (a.zav) — Forsaken.
This name means to restore, repair
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
עָזַב (a.zav) — to leave: neglect.
V-Qal-Juss-2ms | Suff — Verb qal jussive second person masculine singular · suffixHVqj2ms/Sp1bs