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# obey his voice
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Here "voice" refers to what Yahweh says. Alternate translation: "obey what he says" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# to cling to him
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"to rely on him"
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# For he is your life and the length of your days
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These phrases have the same meaning and are metonyms for Yahweh, emphasizing that he is the one who gives life and determines the length of people's lifetimes. Alternate translation: "Yahweh is the only one who can enable you to live a long life" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# swore to your ancestors
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The ellipsis can be filled in. Alternate translation: "swore that he would give to your ancestors" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
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