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Psalm 35

David’s Defender

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By David.

Opening Prayer

Lord, oppose those who oppose me.
Fight against those who fight against me.
Put on your armor and shield.[a]
Rise up to help me.
Wield a spear and block the way[b] of those who pursue me.
Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 35:2 This may refer to two kinds of shields.
  2. 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.