Number 3 and 4 don't make sense.
Number 2 includes the word other, making it flow smoother than the rest when you say it aloud. 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
"and now we are as the deer" this is a simile because they used as
        
             
        
        
        
I think it would be however good luck hope i helped:)
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Is there a picture that goes wit it ?