## I am a worm ##

The writer has not really changed to a worm but uses this word to show how alone he feels. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## taunt me; they mock me; they shake their heads at me ##

These three phrases refer to the same thing and are repeated to emphasize how unrespected he is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

## they shake their heads at me ##

This describes an action of mock and surprise.

## Let him rescue him, for he delights in him ##

AT: "Let Yahweh rescue him, for he delights in Yahweh"