# Do not sweep me away with sinners

"Sweep away" here is a metaphor for destruction. Alternate translation: "Do not destroy me along with sinners" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# or my life

The word "sweep" is understood. Alternate translation: "or sweep my life" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# people who are bloodthirsty

The word "bloodthirsty" represents wanting to kill people. Alternate translation: "people who are eager to shed others' blood" or "murderers" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])