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David continues his song to Yahweh.

the shield of your salvation

David compares Yahweh's power to save him to a shield that protects a soldier from his enemy. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

your favor

God answered David's prayers and granted David blessings and success over his enemies.

You have made a wide place for my feet beneath me

Yahweh has put David in a safe place where his enemies cannot trap him.