unfoldingWord_en_tn/psa/138/002.md

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I will bow down

Bowing down is a symbolic action that represents worship and giving honor. Alternate translation: "I will worship you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)

give thanks to your name

Here the word "name" represents Yahweh himself. Alternate translation: "give thanks to you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

for your covenant faithfulness and for your trustworthiness

The abstract noun "faithfulness" can be translated with an adjective. The abstract noun "trustworthiness" can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: "because you are faithful to your covenant and you are worthy of people trusting you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)

your word

"what you have said" or "your commands and promises"

your name

Possible meanings are 1) "yourself" or 2) "your fame." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)