Zechariah continues prophesying to his newborn son.

## because of his tender mercy ##

AT: "because he is compassionate and merciful to us"

## of our God ##

Note that throughout these verses "us" and "our" are inclusive. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

## like the rising sun ##

"like the sunrise" or "like the dawn" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## He will shine upon ##

AT: "He will give knowledge to" or AT: "He will give spiritual light to" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## people who sit in darkness ##

AT: "people who do not know the truth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## and the shadow of death ##

AT: "who are about to die" or "and who are afraid that they will soon die." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

## guide ##

"direct" or AT: "teach" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## our feet ##

AT: "us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

## into the path of peace ##

AT: "into a peaceful life" or AT: "into a life at peace with God" or AT: "to walk along a path that leads to peace" or "to live in a way that brings peace with God" Make sure your translation of this fits with how you translate "our feet." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])