Daniel continues praying to the Lord about the people of Israel. ## We have sinned and have done what is wrong ## The two phrases express one idea in two different ways for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) ## We have acted wickedly and we have rebelled ## The two phrases express one idea in two different ways for emphasis. ## your commands and decrees ## The words "commands" and "decrees" share similar meanings and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]]) ## spoke in your name ## AT: "spoke with your authority" or "spoke as your representative" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])