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do not sound a trumpet before yourself

This metaphor means to do something that purposefully gets people's attention. Alternate translation: "do not draw attention to yourself like someone who plays a loud trumpet in a crowd" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)

Truly I say to you

"I tell you the truth." This phrase adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.