en_tn/psa/081/008.md

Yahweh reminds the people what he said while they were in the desert.

for I will warn you,

"because I am giving you a warning,"

Israel

The name of the country represents the people (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche). Yahweh talks to the nation as if it was a person (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)

if you would only listen to me!

"but you must start listening to me!"

Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.

AT: "Tell me what you want me to do for you and I will do it." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)