# the shield of your salvation

Here the writer speaks of God's protection as if it were a shield. The abstract noun "salvation" can be stated with the verb "save." AT: "your protection and saved me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# Your right hand has supported me

Here God's right hand represents his power. AT: "Your power has supported me" or "You have supported me by your power" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# your favor has made me great

Here God's favor represents him acting according to his favor. AT: "You have made me great according to your favor" or "By your kindness, you have made me great" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])