unfoldingWord_en_tn/psa/042/003.md

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  • My tears have been my food - The author refers to his tears as his food to express how great his sadness is. (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)
  • day and night - This phrase refers to the entire day by referring to both its beginning and end. (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_merism)
  • my enemies are always saying to me - This is an exaggeration; his enemies are not saying this constantly are saying it often. (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_hyperbole)
  • Where is your God? - The author's enemies use this question to express that they do not see his God helping him. AT: "Your God is not here to help you" (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_rquestion)
  • call to mind - "remember" (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_idiom)
  • I pour out my soul - I pour out my soul
  • The author uses this phrase to say that he is expressing his inmost thoughts and desires in prayer to God. (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_idiom)
  • joy and praise - This phrase uses two different words to express one idea. AT: "joyful praise" (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_hendiadys)