Therefore they will receive a glorious crown and a beautiful diadem from the hand of the Lord: The two lines have the same meaning; the crown and the diadem are the same figurative object. Translators may combine these lines into one, and should do so if there is a possibility that readers will understand the verse as referring to two actions and two objects. Good News Translation says “royal splendor and a magnificent crown,” in which “royal splendor” explains the symbolism of the “magnificent crown”; but we may combine the two terms with “and he will give them a glorious [or, magnificent] crown.”

Because with his right hand he will cover them, and with his arm he will shield them: Again the two lines have the same meaning. Both right hand and arm are symbols for God’s protection. Good News Translation combines the two into one simple statement: “He will shield them with his powerful arm.” If necessary, translators can express this without any figurative language: “He will keep them safe from all danger.”

Quoted with permission from Bullard, Roger A. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on The Wisdom of Solomon. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2004. For this and other handbooks for translators see here.