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# my covenant faithfulness
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The abstract noun "faithfulness" can be translated with anadverb. Possible meanings are 1) "the one who faithfully loves me" or 2) "the one who faithfully protects me." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])
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# my fortress ... take refuge
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The psalmist uses many metaphors to emphasize that Yahweh will protect him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# my high tower
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David speaks of Yahweh as if he were a fortress that protects him from attack. Yahweh is the one who protects David from harm. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# my shield
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David speaks of Yahweh as if he were a shield that protects a soldier. Yahweh is the one who protects David from harm. See how this is translated in [Psalms 18:2](../018/002.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# the one in whom I take refuge
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Going to Yahweh for protection is spoken of as taking refuge in him. Alternate translation: "the one to whom I go so he will protect me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# the one who subdues nations under me
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"the one who enables me to defeat other nations"
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