OET interlinear PSA 19:14

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / imperative

יִֽהְי֥וּ & אִמְרֵי־פִ֡⁠י

be & words_of my_mouth_of,my

This is an imperative, but it communicates a polite request rather than a command. David is using this form to make a humble petition to Yahweh. If the imperative does not communicate a polite request for your readers, then use a form in your language that communicates a polite request. It may be helpful to add an expression such as “please” to make this clear. Alternate translation: [I ask that the words of my mouth … be] or [Please let the words of my mouth … be]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

אִמְרֵי־פִ֡⁠י

words_of my_mouth_of,my

Here, the words of my mouth represent what David says by using words. If it would be clearer in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [what I say]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

וְ⁠הֶגְי֣וֹן לִבִּ֣⁠י

and,the_meditation_of (Some words not found in UHB: be for,acceptance words_of my_mouth_of,my and,the_meditation_of my_heart_of,my to=your=face YHWH rock_of,my and,redeemer_of,my )

Here my heart represents where David’s thoughts and feelings exist. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [and my inner thoughts] or [and what I think within myself]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

לְ⁠פָנֶ֑י⁠ךָ

to=your=face

Here God’s face represents his presence and by extension his sight. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [to you] or [in your sight]

צוּרִ֥⁠י

rock_of,my

See how you translated the phrase “my strength” in 18:1.