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wormwood and bitterness

Wormwood is a plant that gives a liquid which is very bitter to drink. "Wormwood" and "bitterness" have similar meanings and are combined for emphasis. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)

I bow down within myself

This expression refers to depression and despair. AT: "my soul melts within me" or "I am in despair" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

But I call this to mind

The Author is about to tell the audience what he has hope in.