Daniel continues praying to the Lord about the people of Israel.

## We have sinned and have done what is wrong ##

The two phrases express one idea in two different ways for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])

## We have acted wickedly and we have rebelled ##

The two phrases express one idea in two different ways for emphasis.

## your commands and decrees ##

The words "commands" and "decrees" share similar meanings and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

## spoke in your name ##

AT: "spoke with your authority" or "spoke as your representative" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])