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Psalm 35:1-3
Evangelical Heritage Version
Psalm 35:1-3
Evangelical Heritage Version
Psalm 35
David’s Defender
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By David.
Opening Prayer
1 Lord, oppose those who oppose me.
Fight against those who fight against me.
2 Put on your armor and shield.[a]
Rise up to help me.
3 Wield a spear and block the way[b] of those who pursue me.
Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”
Footnotes
- Psalm 35:2 This may refer to two kinds of shields.
- Psalm 35:3 Many translations read this term as the name of a weapon: a lance, javelin, or battle-ax. This reading yields a translation like: Wield spear and javelin against those who pursue me.
Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV)
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