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Davidic

A Prayer for Deliverance

35 Argue my case,[a] Lord,
    against those who argue against me.
        Fight against those who fight against me.
Take up the buckler[b] and the shield,
    and rise up to help me.
Take out the spear and the ax to confront the one who pursues me;
    say to me, “I am your deliverer!”

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 35:1 The Heb. lacks my case
  2. Psalm 35:2 I.e. a small shield

Psalm 35

Of David.

Contend,(A) Lord, with those who contend with me;
    fight(B) against those who fight against me.
Take up shield(C) and armor;
    arise(D) and come to my aid.(E)
Brandish spear(F) and javelin[a](G)
    against those who pursue me.
Say to me,
    “I am your salvation.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 35:3 Or and block the way