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The name of Yahweh is a strong tower

This speaks of Yahweh protecting his people as if he were a strong tower in which they could take refuge. Alternate translation: "Yahweh protects like a strong tower" or "Yahweh protects his people like a strong tower" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

The name of Yahweh

Here Yahweh is referred to by his name. Alternate translation: "Yahweh" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

the righteous

This refers to righteous people. Alternate translation: "those who are righteous" or "righteous people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj)

runs into it and is safe

This speaks of people seeking safety from Yahweh and Yahweh protecting them as if he were a strong tower that they ran into for safety. Alternate translation: "run to him and they are safe" or "seek him and they are safe" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)