* **I saw** - David foresaw God working in his life before events unfolded.
* **before my face** - "in my presence" or "with me" (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_metonymy]])
* **beside my right hand** - The right hand was considered the strongest. Someone at the right hand was either the strongest servant or the strongest helper. (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_synecdoche]])
* **my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced** - AT: "I was happy and I rejoiced."
* **my flesh will live in confidence** - AT: "Even though I am only mortal, I will have confidence in God."