New King James Version NKJV
New International Version NIV
1 A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O Lord, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me.
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Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.
2 Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help.
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Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid.
3 Also draw out the spear, And stop those who pursue me. Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."
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Brandish spear and javelinagainst those who pursue me. Say to me, “I am your salvation.”
4 Let those be put to shame and brought to dishonor Who seek after my life; Let those be turned back and brought to confusion Who plot my hurt.
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May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.
5 Let them be like chaff before the wind, And let the angel of the Lord chase them.
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May they be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them away;
6 Let their way be dark and slippery, And let the angel of the Lord pursue them.
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may their path be dark and slippery, with the angel of the LORD pursuing them.
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