# Do not take the word of truth from my mouth

Here the writer is represented by his "mouth." AT: "Never prevent me from speaking your truth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# for I have waited for your righteous decrees

"waiting" has the concept of trusting, having confidence that God will do as he decrees.

# I will observe

"I will obey"