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# my rock
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Yahweh is spoke of as if he were a huge rock that would protect the writer from attack. Alternate translation: "like a huge rock on which I can be safe" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# my fortress
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Yahweh is spoken of as if he were a strong fortress in which the writer would be protected from his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# for your name's sake
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In this phrase "name" represents Yahweh. Alternate translation: "so that your name may be honored" or "so that I may worship you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# lead and guide me
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The words "lead" and "guide" mean basically the same thing and strengthen the request that Yahweh lead him. Alternate translation: "lead me where you want me to go" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
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