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translationWords
- en:tw:God
- en:tw:altar
- en:tw:altar
- en:tw:burntoffering
- en:tw:cow
- en:tw:cow
- en:tw:delight
- en:tw:heart
- en:tw:jerusalem
- en:tw:jerusalem
- en:tw:peoplegroup
- en:tw:righteous
- en:tw:spirit
- en:tw:zion
- en:tw:zion
translationNotes
- a broken spirit - This phrase describes and attitude of humility and repentence before God. The person acknowledges he is nothing apart from God. AT: "a person who is humble" (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_synecdoche)
- **you will not … your good pleasure ** - The words "you" and "your" refer to God. This is a prayer to God where David shows his understanding of what pleases God.
- a broken and a contrite heart - The heart refers to a person's emotions. This phrase refers to a person who feels regret but understands he cannot do anything to correct what he has done wrong. AT: "a person who regrets his sin and admits he needs help" (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_synecdoche)
- rebuild the walls of Jerusalem - The walls of a city protect the city and help the people feel secure. This prayer asks for God's protection by asking him to rebuild the city's walls. AT: "protect Jerusalem and make the city great" (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_metonymy)
- our people will offer bulls on your altar - A bull is an adult male cow. Bulls were often used as sacrificial animals, according to God's instruction.