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Grab your small shield and large shield ... your spear and battle ax

These phrases describe God as a warrior who is preparing himself for battle. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

spear and battle ax

these are offensive weapons

those who chase me

Possible meanings are 1) these enemies are literally chasing the writer or 2) this is a metaphor for people who are enemies of the writer. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

say to my soul

This refers to the writer. AT: "say to me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

I am your salvation

This can be stated without the abstract noun. AT: "I am your savior" or "I will save you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)