# Connecting Statement:

King Solomon continues praying.

# is required to swear an oath

This can be stated in active form. AT: "someone requires him to swear an oath" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# this house

This refers to the temple.

# bringing what he has done upon his own head

To bring someone's conduct on him represents punishing him for his bad conduct. AT: "punishing him as he deserves" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# upon his own head

Here the "head" refers to the whole person. AT: "on him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# give to him according to his righteousness

"give him what he deserves because he is innocent"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/neighbor]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oath]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/altar]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/head]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/declare]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/innocent]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]