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A Prayer for Rescue from Enemies

Of David.[a]

35 Contend, O Yahweh, with my contenders;
fight those who fight me.
Grasp buckler and shield
and rise to my aid.
And draw the spear and javelin to meet those who pursue me.
Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”

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  1. Psalm 35:1 The Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm

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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  1. Psalm 35:3 Or and block the way