unfoldingWord_en_tn/psa/115/009.md

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Israel, trust in Yahweh

The word "Israel" represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: "People of Israel, trust in Yahweh" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

your help and shield

The writer speaks of Yahweh as if he were a shield because he protects his people as a shield would protect them from harm. Alternate translation: "the one who helps you and protects you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)