# Can a throne of destruction be allied with you, one who creates injustice by statute? This rhetorical question is used to make a point. It can be translated as a statement. AT: "A wicked ruler who makes unjust laws is not your friend" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) # a throne of destruction Here the metonym "throne" refers to a king or ruler. AT: "a wicked ruler" or "corrupt judge" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) # conspire secretly plan with a person something harmful or illegal # take the life of This is an idiom which means to kill someone. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])