Psalms 35:2

2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my help!

Psalms 35:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 35:2

Take hold of shield and buckler
Defensive weapons; not that the Lord stands in need of any of these to defend himself with: but the sense is, that he would be as these to David; as he was to him, and is to all his people; namely, their shield and buckler: he gives unto them the shield of salvation; he encompasses them about with his favour as with a shield, and keeps them by his power safe from all their enemies;

and stand up for mine help;
for which the Lord arises, and stands by his people, and against their enemies, delivering them out of their hands.

Psalms 35:2 In-Context

1 A Psalm of David. Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me!
2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my help!
3 Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers! Say to my soul, "I am your deliverance!"
4 Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek after my life! Let them be turned back and confounded who devise evil against me!
5 Let them be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them on!
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