## My tears have been my food ##

The author refers to his tears as his food to express how great his sadness is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## day and night ##

This phrase refers to the entire day by referring to both its beginning and end. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/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: [[rc://en/ta/man/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: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

## call to mind ##

"remember" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## 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: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## joy and praise ##

This phrase uses two different words to express one idea. AT: "joyful praise" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])