Psalms 35:2

2 Grasp your shield and protective gear, and rise to my defense.

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 By David: ADONAI, oppose those who oppose me; fight against those who fight against me.
2 Grasp your shield and protective gear, and rise to my defense.
3 Brandish spear and battle-axe against my pursuers; let me hear you say, "I am your salvation."
4 May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to confusion; may those who are plotting harm for me be repulsed and put to shame.
5 May they be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of ADONAI to drive them on.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.