# his heart's desire "his heart's wish." Here "heart" stands for the whole person. Alternate translation: "his desire" or "what he wished for" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) # have not held back "have not refused him." This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "you have given him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]]) # the request of his lips Here "lips" stands for the whole person. Alternate translation: "his request" or "what he requested of you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])