# 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/jit/figs-metaphor]]) # or my life The word "sweep" is understood. Alternate translation: "or sweep my life" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis]]) # men of bloodshed "people who are eager to shed others' blood" or "murderers"