Yahweh is speaking.

## The people who live in his shade will return ##

Shade is signifying they will provide protection for others. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## they will revive like grain ##

The people of Israel will sustain itself with food. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## and blossom like vines ##

The people will sustain itself with drink. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## His fame will be like the wine of Lebanon ##

AT: "recollection of him is like the wine of Lebanon." Israel will be remembered in the way you remember a good wine. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## What more have I to do with idols? ##

This question stated by the people (Ephraim) emphasizes that they will not worship idols any more. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

## a cypress whose leaves are always green ##

a beautiful tree whose foliage stays green all year; this represents Yahweh and his blessings on Israel. (see: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## from me comes your fruit  ##

Yahweh is reminding Israel that every good thing represented by fruit is received from him. (see: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])