## He ##

This refers to the wicked man whom Eliphaz started to describe in the previous chunk.

## return out of darkness ##

AT: "return from the dead" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## the sword waits for him ##

The sword is a metaphor for death. At the same time the sword is described as if it were a person that is waiting. AT: "the sword is like a person that is waiting for him to kill him" or "death waits for him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## the day of darkness ##

AT: "the day of disaster" or "the moment of his death" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## is at hand ##

AT: "is coming soon" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## distress and anguish ##

These two words mean the same thing and are used together to emphasize the emotion. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

## they prevail against him ##

"it will overpower him" or "they will defeat him"

## as a king ready for battle ##

This compares the fears he has to a king with an army. AT: "just like a king, who is ready for a battle, would prevail against him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])