unfoldingWord_en_tn/psa/029/009.md

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The voice of Yahweh causes

Here "voice" represents Yahweh speaking. Alternate translation: "When Yahweh speaks, the sound causes" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

the oaks to twist

"the large trees to shake"

strips the forests bare

Removing the leaves of the trees is spoken of as if it was removing their clothing. Alternate translation: "strips off the leaves from the trees" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)