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# I open my mouth and pant, for I long for your commandments
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The writer speaks of his desire for Yahweh's commandments as if he were a dog panting for water. AT: "I earnestly long for your commandments" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# Turn to me
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To turn towards someone means to pay attention to that person. AT: "Pay attention to me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
# love your name
Here the word "name" represents Yahweh himself. AT: "love you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])