God is spoken of as if strength was actually found in him. AT: "whom you strengthen" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# in whose heart are the highways up to Zion
This expression is about heart-felt desire. AT: "Who love to go up to Zion" or "Who earnestly wish go up to Zion" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# highways
"main roads"
# up to Zion
The temple was in Jerusalem on the top of the highest hill, called Mount Zion.
# the Valley of Tears
This refers to a dry, arid place. Some Bible versions have "the Valley of Baca." The word "Baca" means "weeping."
# The early rains
This means the rain that falls in autumn before the cold season. This is during the months of October and November on Western calendars.
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