# keep my words Here keeping represents obeying. Alternate translation: "obey my words" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) # store up my commands within yourself Here God's commands are spoken of as if they were objects that someone could put into a storeroom. Alternate translation: "memorize my commands" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])