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# the life of your dove
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Asaph speaks of himself as if he were a dove, a defenseless bird. This phrase may also be a metaphor for the people of Israel. Alternate translation: "me, your dove" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# dove
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A small, defenseless bird often kept as a pet.
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# a wild animal
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This phrase may be a metaphor for the enemies of Israel. Alternate translation: "a savage enemy that is like a wild animal" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# Do not forget forever the life of your oppressed people
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"Do not continue forever to do nothing to help your oppressed people." This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "Come soon to help your oppressed people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
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