Psalms 35:1

Of David.

1 Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.

Psalms 35:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
ESV
1 Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me!
NLT
1 O LORD, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me.
MSG
1 Harass these hecklers, God, punch these bullies in the nose.
CSB
1 Oppose my opponents, Lord; fight those who fight me.

Psalms 35:1 In-Context

1 Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.
2 Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid.
3 Brandish spear and javelinagainst those who pursue me. Say to me, “I am your salvation.”
4 May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.
5 May they be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them away;

Cross References 2

  • 1. S 1 Samuel 24:15
  • 2. S Exodus 14:14; Psalms 43:1
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