unfoldingWord_en_tn/psa/005/011.md

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may all those who take refuge in you rejoice

God is spoken of as if he were a refuge, a place where people can be protected. Alternate translation: "May all those who go to you for protection rejoice" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

those who take refuge in you rejoice ... shout for joy because you defend them

These two clauses express similar thoughts. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism)

take refuge in you

Going to Yahweh for protection is spoken of as taking refuge in him. Alternate translation: "go to you for protection" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

those who love your name

God's name represents him. Alternate translation: "those who love you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)