1.7 KiB
General Information:
Verses 1:2-18 refer to Yahweh's judgment. Verses 1:17-18 describe Yahweh's final judgment of every sinner in the future.
they will walk about like blind men
The result of Yahweh's judgment is that people will be so confused and dazed when they walk about that people will think they are blind. AT: "they will walk around as confused and dazed as blind men" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
Their blood will be poured out like dust
Their blood that is shed will be as worthless as dust. This can be stated in active form. AT: "Their enemies will pour out their blood and consider it to be worthless" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
their inner parts like dung
The verb "poured out" is understood here. This can be stated in active form. AT: "their enemies will cut open their bodies and leave them to rot like dung" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
the fire of his jealousy
Here "fire" refers to the intensity of Yahweh's anger. This can be stated as a simile. AT: "his jealousy is as intense as a fire" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
all the inhabitants of the earth
It is understood that this refers to the wicked people. This can be stated explicitly. AT: "all the wicked people who live on the earth" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)