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Jeremiah continues his prayer to Yahweh.
For the sake of your name
Here Yahweh's "name" refers to his reputation. AT: "For the sake of your reputation" or "In order that everyone can see that you are very great and keep your promises" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
your glorious throne
Yahweh's "throne" is represented by Zion, that is Jerusalem. His "throne" also represents the place where he rules as king. AT: "do disgrace Zion where you glorious throne is" or "do not disgrace Zion, where you rule as king" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
can the skies themselves send down showers
"Can the skies decide when they make the rain to fall?"