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David continues his song to Yahweh.

He makes my feet swift like a deer and places me on the high hills

Here David's feet are compared to those of a deer using exaggeration. Yahweh gives David the strength to move quickly and provides secure places for protection and rest. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)

my hands ... and my arms

Both of these refer to David. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

to bend a bow of bronze

Only a very strong man could use a bow made from metal.

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