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My mouth will speak wisdom
The author is referred to by the part of the body that is used to speak. AT: "I will speak wise words" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
and the meditation of my heart will be of understanding.
"and in my deepest thoughts I will have understanding"
I will incline my ear to a parable
The author describes a move of his ear to refer to his effort to hear. AT: "I will listen to a parable" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
Why should I fear ...?
This question is used to emphasize that the author has no reason to be afraid when bad things are done to him. AT: "I have no reason to fear ..." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
iniquity surrounds me at my heels?
Here "iniquity" is described as surrounding the author like a group of dangerous wild animals. AT: "the iniquity of my enemies surrounds me" or "my enemies surround me and act wickedly towards me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)