# Israel, trust in Yahweh

The word "Israel" represents the people of Israel. AT: "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. AT: "the one who helps you and protects you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# House of Aaron

Here the word "House" represents the family or descendants. This phrase refers to the priests, who were descendants of Aaron. AT: "Descendants of Aaron" or "Priests" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/israel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/yahweh]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/shield]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/house]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/aaron]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/honor]]