# turn back the edge of his sword

Here "sword" represents the king's power in battle. To turn the sword back represents making the king unable to win in battle. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# the edge of his sword

Here "edge" represents the whole sword. Alternate translation: "his sword" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# have not made him stand when in battle

Here "stand" represents being victorious in battle. Alternate translation: "You have not helped him to be victorious in battle" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])