Seeking God represents either 1) asking God for help or 2) thinking about God and obeying him. AT: "ask you for help" or "think about you and obey you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of gladness. AT: "rejoice greatly" or "be very glad" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
This exaggeration emphasizes that it is important to praise God often. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
# May God be praised
This can be stated in active form. AT: "Let everyone praise God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
# poor and needy
Here the words "poor" and "needy" mean basically the same thing and emphasize that he is unable to help himself. AT: "very needy" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
The writer speaks of God as if he were running to the writer in order to help him. AT: "come quickly to help me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])