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In confidence
The word "confidence" is an abstract noun. The writer recalls a time when he was prospering and felt confident and safe. AT: "When I was confident" or "When I felt safe" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)
I will never be shaken
The word "shaken" is a metaphor for defeat. AT: "No one will defeat me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
by your favor
The abstract noun "favor" can be stated as the verb "favored" or the adjective "kind." AT: "when you favored me" or "when you were kind to me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)
you established me as a strong mountain
The writer's security is spoken of as if he were a strong mountain. AT: "you made me as secure as a high mountain" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
when you hid your face
This is an idiom. AT: "when you stopped helping me" or "when you rejected me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
I was troubled
"I was fearful" or "I was worried"
sought favor from my Lord
The phrase "sought favor" means to ask for help. AT: "I pleaded for you to help me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
from my Lord
The writer is referring to Yahweh in third person. It can be stated in second person. AT: "from you, my Lord" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person)